GLZ grinding and refining the Soil for Wool Pre-Carding in Ghufti Village
Abstract
The video captures artisan GLZ from Ghufti village as she carefully grinds and refines it through chunks of soil, preparing it for the wool pre-carding process. She is holding the soil over a large metal bowl, breaking the larger clumps into finer particles. This step is crucial in obtaining the right texture of the soil, which will be sprinkled on the wool to absorb moisture and grease.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Crafts
Textile
and Design
Fashion and Cultural Textiles
Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The British Museum
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN