Karakul sheep - Wikipedia
WEBKarakul or Qaraqul (named after Qorakoʻl, a city in Bukhara Region in Uzbekistan) is a breed of domestic fat-tailed sheep which originated in Central Asia. Some archaeological evidence points to Karakul sheep being raised there continuously since 1400 BC.
Karakul (hat) - Wikipedia
WEBA Karakul hat (Dari / Pashto / Uzbek / Urdu / Kashmiri: قراقلی), sometimes spelled as Qaraqul hat, also known as an Astrakhan hat, Uzbek hat, [1] and Jinnah Cap. [2][3] It is a hat made from the fur of the Qaraqul breed of sheep.
American Karakul Sheep: A Unique Heritage Breed - The Thrifty …
WEBJun 1, 2023 · The American Karakul is a true black sheep, with a dominant gene for black wool that is resistant to bleaching by the sun, highly prized by spinners. When black Karakul rams were bred to other breeds, they could quickly produce black fleece in offspring.
Karakul (Tajikistan) - Wikipedia
WEBKarakul or Qarokul (Kyrgyz for "black lake", replacing the older Tajik name Siob; Russian: Каракуль; Tajik: Қарокӯл; Uyghur: قاراكۆل, romanized: Qaraköl, Қаракөл; Kyrgyz: Каракөл) is an endorheic lake, 25 km (16 mi) in diameter, located …
Karakul | Fur, Wool & Livestock | Britannica
WEBKarakul, sheep breed of central or west Asian origin, raised chiefly for the skins of very young lambs, which are covered with glossy, tightly curled black coats and are called Persian lamb in the fur trade.
Karakul Sheep | Oklahoma State University
WEBKarakuls are medium-size sheep. The rams will weigh between 175-225 pounds and the ewes range from 100-150 pounds. They stand tall, with a long, narrow body. The top line is highest at the loin with the rump long and sloping, blending into a low set broadtail.
Karakul - American Sheep - The Livestock Conservancy
WEBThe Karakul is a member of the family of broad-tailed sheep, characterized by deposits of fat at the base of the tail and along the first 3-5 vertebrae of the tail. This fat is distinctive in texture and flavor from other body fat and is highly valued in the cuisine of Central Asia.
Karakul Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEBThe meaning of KARAKUL is any of a breed of hardy fat-tailed sheep of central Asian origin with a narrow body and coarse wiry fur.
Karakul, Tajikistan: a Travel Guide - Caravanistan
WEBFeb 28, 2023 · Karakul. If it’s wind-blown dystopias you are after, Central Asia offers choice. Compared to the rusty boats at Moynaq or the nuclear radiation across the steppe of Kurchatov, the Pamir Highway hovels of Karakul feel rather lovely in their desolation. Bright skies, fresh breeze, shimmering water, cackle of geese.
Kara-Kul | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WEBTajikistan, Asia. Although salty, lake Kara-Kul is frozen and snow-covered until May but throughout the summer this huge lake is transformed into a beautiful, sky-blue lozenge that changes colour with depth.
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