PNG Preparing Wool for Drying After Dyeing in Berzeen Village

This image captures PNG, a resident of Berzeen village, as she spreads freshly dyed wool onto a metal plate to begin the drying process. The wool, which has been dyed using natural pigments from walnut husks, is laid out in a sunlit area near the kitchen's open doorway, where warm sunlight filters in, aiding in the drying. PNG kneels over the wool, carefully ensuring that each strand is separated and exposed to the air. The drying process is a vital stage, ensuring the wool absorbs and retains the rich, earthy tones of the natural dye, a practice passed down through generations in the Chitral region.