In contemporary Kyrgyzstan, sheep are still moved to new pastures as they deplete the grass in other areas. This herdsman is guiding his flock near the southern shore of Issyk-Kul (Issy-Kol), a lake in the northern Tien Shan mountain region of eastern Kyrgyzstan. Because sheep are a mainstay livestock animal, felt made from their fleece is one of the most common textiles in nomadic regions of Central Asia, used for both practical and decorative purposes.