According to the Book of Tang, the Yenisei Kyrgyz were tall, red-haired, pale-faced, and green-eyed; black-eyed Kyrgyzes were claimed to be descendants of Han general Li Ling, presumably including the Kyrgyz Khagans who claimed such descent. It also notes that Kyrgyz women outnumbered men, both men and women wore tattoos, and they made weapons which they gave to the Turks.
According to the Book of Tang, the Yenisei Kyrgyz were described as tall with red hair, pale skin, and green eyes. Black-eyed Kyrgyzes are believed to be descendants of Han general Li Ling, including the Kyrgyz Khagans who claim this lineage. The text also mentions that Kyrgyz women outnumbered men, both genders wore tattoos, and they crafted weapons which they gifted to the Turks.