PNG and RMN preparing wool and walnut husks for natural dyeing in Berzeen village
Abstract
This image captures PNG and RMN working side by side. RMN, seated on the left, is carefully handling fresh walnut husks, breaking them open, while PNG, on the right, holds a bundle of raw wool, ready for the dyeing process. A steel pot, placed between them, already holds some wool, hinting at the beginning of the dyeing process where the walnut husks will be used to create natural pigments that will imbue the wool with rich, earthy tones. Scattered walnut husks lie on the floor, signaling the simple yet meticulous steps involved in this ancient practice.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Crafts
Textile
and Design
Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers
Fashion and Cultural Textiles
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The British Museum
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN