GLZ setting up the spinning wheel for spinning of warp thread in her village in Ghufti
Abstract
The image captures GLZ from Ghufti village setting up her spinning wheel with careful precision. She is attaching the the spindle to the spinning wheel, an essential step in preparing to spin the warp, or Thon, thread. The spindle is secured on the wooden frame of the spinning wheel, ready to transform into strong, double-threaded yarn.
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