Brief Analysis of Traditional Uyghur Felt

Intangible material culture of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang contains sizable excellent core in art and crafts, which serve as important resources available in current economic and cultural construction in Xinjiang. The long-established and traditional Uyghur handicraft of felt making has over the ages developed unique ethnic distinctives and an inheritable nature. It has value in the historical, cultural, scientific, aesthetic, and economic realms, and thus qualifies as priceless intangible cultural heritage. This paper discusses the raw material in traditional Uyghur felt handicraft and the classification of traditional Uyghur felt.