Yurts are portable dwellings that orginated over 2500 years ago in Mongolia. Used by nomadic people they are windowless circular shaped structures with lattice walls and wood roof beams. Erected on the ground the floors typically covered with oriental style rugs. Exterior cover is made of Yak felt. Modern day yurts typically have vinyl windows, a skylight and are made of vinyl or fabric. They have recently become popular in Western countries as permanent full time houses, weekend/vacation getaways and camping cabins. Modern day yurts are also typically built on decks and may have utilities (water, electric).
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- Shelter Publications Publishers of books on fitness, building, and architecture, including "Mongolian Cloud Houses: How to Make a Yurt and Live Comfortably".
- Pacific Yurts Source of recreational living structures. Located in Cottage Grove, Oregon, and established in 1978, the original manufacturer of the modern lattice wall yurt.
- Goulburn Yurtworks Wide range of homes, studios, weekenders, etc as kits or erected for you. A Yurtfarm also sets the scene for camps teaching children farm and bush skills. Located in New South Wales, Australia.
- Vital Designs Licensed companies worldwide which manufacture round houses. Located in Talmage, California.
- Exotic Shelters by Barak Builds and sells 14' and 21' Yurts (or Gers), and many other items of Medieval Interest. Located in Gray, Tennessee.
- Albion Canvas Co. Manufacturer of craftsman built yurts, tipis and other nomadic structures, including stage covers.
- Handmade Hardwood Yurts Wales, UK based company that builds Yurts and Alachighs.
- Red Sky Shelters Makers of the Yome which combines features of yurts and geodesic domes. Available custom-built or as a do-it-yourself kit.
- Nomad Shelter Inc. Maker of yurts based in Alaska. Also has yurts available for rent.
- Colorado Yurt Company Makers of yurts, earthworks tipis and outfitter wall tents. Located in Montrose, Colorado.
- The Yurt Workshop Makers of hand built yurts, tipis and other nomadic tents. Also offering Yurt holidays in the mountains of Spain. Workshops in Spain and the UK.
- Woodland Yurts Manufactures yurts from 6' to 21'. Portable dwelling suitable for camping or using as a marquee. Located in Somerset, England.
- The Yurt Works Handmade yurts and garden arbors from coppiced timber. Yurt rentals and holidays in Cornwall also available.
- Wildwood Yurts Manufacturer of yurts based in Cumbria. Sells and rents yurts.
- YurtInfo Information resource about yurts and yurt related structures. Includes history, yurt building and buying information, photos and forums.
- Blue Ridge Yurts Manufacturer of yurts based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Floyd, Virginia.
- GoYurt Makers of modern canvas yurts that are designed to be portable. Located in Portland, Oregon.
- Authentic Mongolian Yurt Co. Importers and sellers of Mongolian yurts up to 23 feet. Photo gallery, specifications and weblog.
- Traders of Tamerlane Provides authentic Mongolian style yurts and accessories.
- Lars' Yurt Page Experience of constructing a yurt in Western Oregon. Includes many photos of the deck building and yurt erection process.
- The Construction of a Yurt An article about constructing a yurt on your own that includes making the lattice walls, roof beams and fabric exterior cover.
- Little Foot Yurts Builds yurts using the traditional Mongolian and Kazakh yurt designs. Located in Nova Scotia.
- Yurts of Hawaii Provides yurts and assembly services, guidance through permitting processes,contacts with local builders and on-site consultations. Based in Hilo, Hawaii
- SolongosCamp Co., Ltd. Modern fabric yurts made in Kyunggi-Do, Korea
- Ulaantaij Mongolian Yurts Mongolian Yurts for export worldwide. Sales agents in UK, France, Portugal & Spain
- Workshop Under the Hill Yurts Yurt design, construction and sales in the Czech Republic.
- Mongolian Yurts Direct Suppliers of Mongolian yurts to the UK & worldwide with many sizes, colours & designs.
- Blue Mountain Yurts Yurt manufacturer serving Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.
- Mujaan This 25 minute film shows how Mongolian nomads make their yurts (which they call "girs") by hand.
- Roundhouse Yurts Makers of hand crafted sustainable custom designed yurts in the United Kingdom.
- White Mountain Yurts Northeast US source for hand-built fabric yurts. Located in Wakefield, New Hampshire.
- Rainier Yurts Sells yurts from 16' to 30' using recycled, renewable and natural materials. Located in Seattle, Washington.
- Highland Yurts Yurts handmade using environmentally low impact methods in Scotland. Specialising in authentic central Asian designs.
- YurtZ By Design Inc. Manufactures 12' to 28' yurts and kits for a variety of usages. Also offers dealership opportunities. Located in British Columbia, Canada.
- Fortress Yurts Manufacturer of yurts just outside of Taos, New Mexico.
- Original Mongolian Yurts A yurt producer located in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, supplying yurts to the Mongolian domestic market, and for export. Includes how to assemble a yurt and photos.
- Vishai Imported Mongolian Yurts Imports custom yurts directly from Mongolia available in a variety of sizes. A portion of each sale goes directly to the Vishai Foundation, benefitting the nomadic peoples of Mongolia.
- WeatherPort Fabric Yurts Designs and manufactures highly portable and customizable weather resistant yurts suited for both temporary housing and long-term shelter.
- Nooitmeerhaast Builders and rentals of original felted Mongolian yurts located in the Netherlands. Site available in Dutch and English.