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Special Features of Our Ger
What makes our yurts special?
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Our aim is to create an authentic ger, sensitive to the original design and heritage. We draw from the centuries of traditional usage and design.
Our ger have some special features. These features are nothing new and are found on all traditional Mongolian ger, yet, suprisingly, not often found on European made ger. We believe these features are important and should not be omitted. Below these features are described.
Our customers are a diverse group and therefore we listen to their needs and if they require it we can adapt the design to suit. Whatever it is we are only too delighted to discuss your needs and work out the best solution for you.
Listed below are some of the features that make our ger special.
Six Rings and Three Ropes – the Buss
A distinctive feature of the traditional ger is the three ropes (bus) clasping the wall covers to the frame. Its part and parcel of what we believe a ger should look like. On either side of the door frame are three steel rings, hand forged, to thread the three ropes through. The ropes (or webbings) are tied around the frame to secure the covers and door frame to the lattice walls – in the event of high winds they prevent the covers coming off. In addition, these ropes bind the structure and give the ger more strength.
Traditional Door Frame – the Haddagh
The Mongolian door frame is distinct. It has a high threshold to prevent the ingress of wind, snow and dust. A low lintel to keep the heat in and avoid heat pockets in the roof above the door. The frame is flat and strong and embedded in are hand forged steel rings to bind the walls to. The door is the same height as the walls and creates a distinct profile*.
*on the smaller gers with a 4 foot wall height you can choose to have a 1.5m door frame.
Authentic Covers
On a Mongolian ger there is always felt and canvas and in most cases an inner liner and for richer Mongolians an outer liner.
Depending on your climate, budget and what you intend to use the ger for we can advise on what cover(s) will work best for you.
Crown Storm Rope
 On our ger crowns, like a real Mongolian ger crown, we attach a rope to the underside. In the event of a storm this is attached to a large stone beneath the crown to prevent the crown lifting.
100% Wool Felt Cover
Felt is the traditional method of insulating and covering a yurt.
Felt transforms a tent into a home. 100% wool, 10mm thick it will keep you warm in winter and cool in the summer.
Outer Cover*
An outer cover is positioned on top of the canvas.
In Mongolia, all yurts have an outer cover over the canvas.
*optional extra
Cotton Liner
In Mongolia felt is combined with an outer canvas cover. Between the felt and frame a cotton liner is used to brighten the ger. We now supply felt inner cotton covers made from 100% cotton.
Authentic Look.
The overall look is a result of the steam bent curved wall, door frame, door height, felt, cover design. Our ger look and feel like a Mongolian ger. We do not make our ger like the original just for looks and beauty each part needs to function optimally too. This design evolved through many generations – we believe it works.
How To Order your Ger
Step 1) What Size ger do I want?
Step 2) What type of covering and insualtion do I want?
Decide if you want a canvas only covered ger or an fully covered and felted and
insulated ger as found in Mongolia.
Step 3) Order an e-Brochure (PDF sent by email)
Once you have decided what size you need, what cover you want contact us to find
out more or to place your order.
Step 4) Order your Ger
Once you have all the information required contact us to order your Yurt Workshop ger.
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