GLZ showing spools of thread to start the spinning of warp thread in her village in Ghufti
Abstract
The image features a close-up of GLZ from Ghufti village holding two spindles wrapped with thick, walnut-husk-dyed wool thread. These spools, prepared for spinning, will form the warp, or Thon, which requires double-threading for added strength.
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