Wow! Old Khotan Chachma Carpet
(1.36cm x2.06cm)The art of carpet making has developed since time immemorial in the vast territory of Xinjiang. The oasis towns of Khotan, Yarkand and Kashgar in Xinjiang Province, western China, have been considered the main production centres of rugs since ancient times, and among these Khotan has always played the dominant role. The entire town…
Old Kalkun Carpet
Size: (1.17cm x 1.80cm) The art of carpet making has developed since time immemorial in the vast territory of Xinjiang. The oasis towns of Khotan, Yarkand and Kashgar in Xinjiang Province, western China, have been considered the main production centres of rugs since ancient times, and among these Khotan has always played the dominant role.…
Kashgar Pomegranate
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Uyghur Ghijeck (4-string Snake Skin) with bow
The Ghijeck, a traditional “spiked” fiddle, is the most popular instrument in every Uyghur orchestra. With it’s roots traced back to the Khumal region, the contemporary Ghijeck shares many similarities with the Chinese Erhu and the European Violin. Those familiar with either instrument will be able to quickly master the Ghijeck. Carved from only the…
Uyghur Donkey Bag
Price :$100USSize: (49cm x1.13cm)The donkey bag has, throughout Central Asia and Middle East, existed for millennia and was used to carry food and other items on long journeys . Nowadays , the donkey bag, though still being used to transport items, is increasingly being used by foreign visitors to Xinjiang as a wall decoration or…
Snake Skin Khomul Ghijeck with bow
The Khomul Ghijek is an ancient Uyghur bowed instrument from North Eastern Xinjiang, made mostly of mulberry wood although some are made of iron or copper. The head of the instrument is in the form of a cylinder. The instrument´s long neck extends through the center of the head. The face of the head is…