ABN Teasing Wool in Royee Village: Preparing for Pizhonu
Abstract
The image captures ABN from Royee village as she meticulously prepares wool by teasing it, a crucial step in traditional wool processing. Seated indoors, she carefully holds a small amount of wool known as Dappi, the term for wool during the teasing phase. Her focused expression reflects the skill and patience required for this task. The teased wool, once finished, will be called Pizhonu, ready for spinning into yarn.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Crafts
Textile
and Design
Fashion and Cultural Textiles
Indigenous Cultures and History
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The British Museum
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN