yurts
Round felt dwellings
Yurts is the plural of yurt, a portable tent dwelling traditionally used by nomadic peoples of Central Asia.
The structure consists of a collapsible wooden frame covered with felt or skins, designed for easy assembly and transport.
In Western usage, yurts have become popular as alternative housing, glamping accommodations, and backyard retreats: We stayed in yurts at the eco-resort.
Portable nomadic tent
- feltCompressed fiber textile
- latticeOpenwork of crossed strips
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
sheep wool · door frame · portable · collapsible · circular · domed · insulation · waterproof
Central Asian landlocked nation
- KazakhstanLargest landlocked country
- KyrgyzstanCentral Asian mountainous republic
- steppeTreeless Eurasian grassland
- Central AsiaContinental interior between Russia and Iran
herders · pastoral · seasonal · migration · caravan · livestock · horseback · encampment
Conservation-minded nature trips
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- resortPlace for getaways
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
accommodation · off-grid · nature · getaway · rental · Airbnb · safari · stargazing
Generous treatment of guests
- hearthFireplace floor area
- altarSacred ritual table
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- orientationPosition relative to surroundings
cosmology · family · ceremony · wedding · felt-making · craftsmanship · heritage · UNESCO
Grouped supplies, one purpose
- prefabricatedManufactured in advance
- permanentFixed without end
- insulatedShielded from heat loss
- foundationUnderlying support structure
electricity · plumbing · tiny home · cabin · studio · backyard · workshop · meditation space
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Portable nomadic tent
canvas · sheep wool · door frame · portable · collapsible · circular · domed · insulation · waterproof · breathable
Mongolia
Central Asian landlocked nation
- KazakhstanLargest landlocked country
- KyrgyzstanCentral Asian mountainous republic
- steppeTreeless Eurasian grassland
Central Asia · herders · pastoral · seasonal · migration · caravan · livestock · horseback · encampment · tribe
eco-tourism
Conservation-minded nature trips
camping · accommodation · off-grid · nature · getaway · rental · Airbnb · safari · stargazing · romantic
hospitality
Generous treatment of guests
orientation · cosmology · family · ceremony · wedding · felt-making · craftsmanship · heritage · UNESCO · symbolism
kit
Grouped supplies, one purpose
- prefabricatedManufactured in advance
- permanentFixed without end
- insulatedShielded from heat loss
foundation · electricity · plumbing · tiny home · cabin · studio · backyard · workshop · meditation space · yoga
- Nomadic PeoplesMongols, Scythians, Huns, Tatars, Bedouins
- primitive dwellingshuts, igloos, tepees, tipis, wigwams
- Altainomadic culture, throat singing, eagle hunting, snow leopard, golden eagle
- campgroundscampground, campsites, tent site, RV park, firepit
- nomadic lifenomads, wanderers, tent, Bedouins, pastoralists
- nomadsnomad, nomadism, Bedouin, wanderer, roaming
yurtsbrick houses
Dwellings made from clay blocks
mansions · castles · skyscrapers · foundations · townhouses
yurtsmansions
Large, stately houses
palaces · skyscrapers · high-rises · McMansions · architectural marvels
yurtssuburban homes
Residences in outlying neighborhoods
tract housing · urban apartments · housing developments · subdivisions · gated communities
- yurt campsClusters of portable dwellings