GLZ Mixing Wool with Soil for Pre-Carding in Ghufti Village
Abstract
The image captures the hands of GLZ from Ghufti village as she mixes soil with raw wool in the traditional pre-carding process. A pile of wool sits on the ground beside her, while a metal bowl filled with finely ground soil is placed nearby, ready to be sprinkled over the wool. The soil helps to remove moisture and grease from the wool before 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