MAK drying White Shu Fabric in Garam Chashma

The British Museum 2026 Open access

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Authors: Feroza Gulzar
DOI: 10.25420/britishmuseum.31314199
Cited by: 0

Abstract

The video captures MAK draping white shu fabric across a framework of branches. The natural surroundings, with their dry grasses, stone walls, and rugged landscape, provide a tranquil setting for this traditional process of drying hand-woven wool.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Crafts Textile and Design Fashion and Cultural Textiles Architecture and Cultural Influences

Publication details

Journal / source
The British Museum
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN