PNG preparing the dyebath using walnut husks on a open fiire at her home in Berzeen village

The image portrays PNG, a local resident of Berzeen village, engaging in the traditional dyeing process by simmering walnut husks in a steel pot over an open fire. The husks, rich in tannins, are being heated to release their natural dyes, a technique deeply rooted in the artisanal traditions of the Chitral region. The warm tones of the fire and the rising steam from the pot create an atmospheric scene that reflects the time-honored methods used in sustainable textile dyeing.