KHT preparing the wool for spinning in her village in Roye

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Authors: Feroza Gulzar
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Abstract

The video captures KHT from Royee village as she expertly cards the wool with a brush comb before teasing and preparing the pizhonu wool. With practiced hands, she twists the fibers in her palm, initiating the process of weft yarn spinning. Her focused expression and steady movements guide the wool onto the spindle, ensuring consistent tension for a uniform weft thread. The spinning wheel, anchored firmly to the ground, transforms the raw wool into delicate, usable yarn under her careful touch. This scene encapsulates the intricate skill, patience, and cultural heritage deeply embedded in the wool-spinning traditions of Royee.

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