GLZ Preparing Wool for Pre-Carding with Soil in Ghufti Village
Abstract
The image features GLZ from Ghufti village as she prepares wool for the pre-carding process. She is sitting outdoors, holding raw, unprocessed wool that will soon be mixed with the finely ground soil, visible in the metal bowl beside her. This traditional technique involves sprinkling soil over the wool to help absorb moisture and grease, ensuring the wool is ready for carding.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Crafts
Textile
and Design
Fashion and Cultural Textiles
Textile materials and evaluations
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The British Museum
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN