The tradition of Ger felt-making is an element inscribed under the "Traditional Craftsmanship" domain of the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding of Mongolia. The practice is predominantly distributed across the western region of Mongolia and remains insufficiently documented and studied.

Once neighboring households have completed teasing and preparing sheep's wool, they gather on a level area with access to water and pasture to begin the felt-making process. Felt is traditionally produced in late summer or early autumn. Prior to the work, all necessary equipment—including the hide covering, felt rolling pole, and roller—is prepared. If the household does not possess a starter felt (the first felt used as the base), it is customarily borrowed from a family regarded as prosperous and fortunate, as this is believed to bring success and good fortune to the undertaking.

On the appointed morning, relatives and neighbors assemble to assist with the work. Before the process begins, the host family welcomes the participants with dairy foods and refreshments. The prepared base felt is then spread out on the working ground. While men and children transport the teased wool and carry water, the mistress of the household—or, in some cases, a respected elderly woman of the community—lays the first layer of wool, a ceremonial act known as "marking the beginning". Other women then continue arranging the wool evenly, carefully maintaining a uniform thickness.

After the first layer has been laid, it is lightly and evenly sprinkled with water. A second layer of wool is then spread and thoroughly moistened. The final layer, known as the zulkhai, is made from the finest autumn or lamb's wool. As this becomes the outer surface of the finished felt, only clean, uniformly white wool free from dark fibers is selected.

Once the wool has been arranged, the men insert layers of iris or similar grasses between the felt and the rolling pole to prevent sticking. The felt is then tightly rolled around the pole, wrapped with a soaked rawhide covering, and securely laced along both sides. The two open ends are thoroughly wetted and braided together while reciting the traditional expression "Umbai Tumbai", believed to ensure a firm and successful binding. Narrow leather thongs, known as khövch, are then attached, preparing the roll for pulling.

Two mounted riders pull the tightly wrapped felt by ropes fastened to each end of the rolling pole using hooked wooden staffs. In most regions, stallions are used for this purpose; in the Gobi, camels are preferred, while in some mountain areas oxen are employed.

Before pulling begins, participants recite the following blessing:

"May the property of the nation be abundant and prosperous;
May all who are born enjoy enduring well-being;
May this felt become harder than bone
And whiter than snow."

Following the blessing, a small amount of fermented mare's milk (airag) or fresh milk is sprinkled over the wrapped felt as an offering of blessing.

The animals initially proceed at a slow pace before gradually increasing to a brisk trot. After completing the traditional pulling distance of approximately 15–20 kilometres, the bindings are untied. Milk is again sprinkled over the newly made felt as well as between the ears and across the croup of the two animals that pulled it, symbolizing gratitude and blessing.

While the felt remains soft and damp, the men stretch and shape its edges, correcting any imperfections. During this stage, the felt is folded and vigorously shaken with a child seated on top, a finishing technique known as esgii jishikh, which helps compact and smooth the material.

Upon completion of the work, the host family holds a small celebratory gathering known in some regions as "Esgiin Shüüs" ("Felt Feast") or "Esgiin Ötög", during which food and drink are shared with everyone who participated in the felt-making process in recognition of their collective effort.