RMN opening walnut husk and removing the shell at her home in Berzeen village.
Abstract
The video is close up shot with RMN, a resident of Berzeen village in Garam Chashma valley, preparing the dyebath by meticulously opening walnut husks and removing the shells. The process is part of the traditional preparation of walnuts for use in natural dyeing, a craft passed down through generations in the region.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Crafts
Textile
and Design
Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
Cultural and Sociopolitical Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The British Museum
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN