Heritage Treasures

Living treasures of the Mongolian steppe

Beyond the racetrack, Mongolia's heritage lives in objects of quiet luxury — belt knife sets (хэт хутга), carved snuff bottles (хөөрөг) and heirloom silverwork, each carrying generations of craft and meaning.

Belt knife set · хэт хутга

Belt Knife Set

A traditional knife-and-chopstick belt set with a hand-tooled sheath.

хэт хутга · Belt knife set

Master's Knife Set

Damascened steel · silver

A ceremonial set with an engraved scabbard, a marker of standing and craft.

хэт хутга · Belt knife set

Herder's Knife Set

Carbon steel · bronze

A working belt set that balances everyday utility with quiet ornament.

хөөрөг · Snuff bottle

Carved Snuff Bottle

Agate · coral stopper

A hand-carved хөөрөг exchanged as a gesture of respect between guests.

хөөрөг · Snuff bottle

Chalcedony Snuff Bottle

Chalcedony · silver

A translucent bottle with a silver collar and a finely fitted spoon.

хөөрөг · Snuff bottle

Silver-Mounted Snuff Bottle

Silver · coral · jade

An heirloom bottle dressed in filigree silver, crowned with red coral.

мөнгөн аяга · Silverwork

Silver Drinking Bowl

Hallmarked silver

A footed bowl chased with cloud scrollwork, used to honour guests.

эмээлийн мөнгө · Silverwork

Saddle Silver Ornament

Silver on hardwood

Repoussé silver saddle plates depicting soyombo and endless-knot motifs.

хэтэвч · Silverwork

Fire Steel Pouch

Leather · silver · steel

A belt pouch and fire-steel set with embossed silver mounts.