Saddle

The Kabardian or Circassian saddle belongs to the type known as archaks. The term "archak" refers to the saddle frame or girth. Archaks were small saddles with a cushion attached to the seat. Even today, a light saddle is still referred to as an archak. The design of the saddle was influenced by military needs— the high saddle provided freedom of movement for the rider, while the low rear cantle did not hinder turning in the saddle and allowed for shooting while on horseback.

Military equipment items

Gazyris are small, round, hollow tubes made of wood or reed, with a height of 8-10 cm.

Gazyris

In small powder flasks called natruski, high-quality gunpowder was stored and then poured onto the shelf of a rifle or pistol.

Natruski

A nagayka was used as a weapon when a saber or shashka broke or was knocked from one's hands.

Nagaykas

The Kabardian or Circassian saddle refers to a type of archak. The word "archak" means the frame of the saddle or the girth.

Saddle

Stirrups helped the rider mount the horse and maintain balance while riding.

Stirrups

Catalog

Household items of the Caucasus have become historical relics. These include dishes, musical instruments, tools, jewelry, and elements of women's clothing

Household Items

Caucasian weapons are a unique monument of material culture and a tangible embodiment of the history of the Caucasus

Caucasian Weapons of the 16th-20th Centuries

The military equipment of the Caucasus consists of numerous elements, including naturski (leather belts), gaziri (swords), and nagaykas (whips), which are used by servicemen to perform combat tasks

Military equipment items

The peoples of the Caucasus have long been distinguished by their unique national costumes, which were not only elements of clothing...

Clothing