What is a Yurt?

The Yurt is a heavy wooden-framed dwelling used to live in by hundreds of thousands of Mongolians today. Closely spaced wall slats that are steamed-bent to incorporate a curve at the top. Roof poles are straight but of a particular shape: a round section for three-quarters of their length, then a square section that tapers to a narrow point that fits into the crown wheel. Solid wooden crown wheel, door, and door frame. A unique feature is the addition of crown wheel supports. 

Only genuine Mongolian yurts use these, and no Mongolian would ever think of removing them. Crown supports ensure yurt is stable in windy weather and is capable of supporting large loads such as snow. Mongolian yurts are covered by a unique combination of four material layers. A decorative liner, thick sheep’s wool felt insulation, a waterproof layer, and a final outer layer to hold everything on.