Secret History of Mongols illustrated on felt to be presented to public
The Secret History of Mongols, one of the oldest surviving Mongolian-language historic and literary work has been illustrated on 108 meter long felt appliqué and presentation of the artwork to public will be held on September 13 on the Sukhbaatar square.
Khan Khenttin Gar Urchuud (Craftsmen of Khan Khentii) company of Umnudelger soum, Khentii aimag initiated this project with aim to inherit felt embroidery applique, a traditional handcraft to future generations.
D.Nergui, artist of Khan Khenttin Gar Urchuud company said “We have applied to register this artwork in the Guinness Book of Records. It has been nominated for the longest art piece made from animal origin raw materials, using the longest tread, secondly the longest artwork made on felt and thirdly the most inclusive artwork engaging various nations and ethnic groups”.
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