Do you want to buy traditional Mongolian locks? Then you have come to the right place. We sell locks made by local blacksmiths.
Mongolian lock’s square shape is related to Mongolian traditional wooden storage chest aka avdar and door. Chinese locks are long and oval-shaped whereas Russian ones are circular-shaped and with a hook.
Among the Mongols, the metal lock was not only a lock and protection, but also a symbol of protection for young children. Wearing a small lock on a child’s deel or cradle symbolizes that the child’s life and health are as strong as solid metal.
Mongolians may be the last human being in the world to have a lock. Locks from traditional nomadic pastoralism were used much later. Herders did not lock their doors when tending livestock.
The locks are decorated with various patterns of rams and animals. For example, lions and dogs. These are animals that protect property. It is also carved with swastikas and auspicious ornaments to symbolize strength.
At one time, there were no households that used Mongolian locks. This culture has become obsolete as modern industrial locks are widely used. However, in recent years, Mongolians have begun to use traditional Mongolian items. That is why, the production of locks began to recover.
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