Spinning Wheel in Action in Royee Village
Abstract
A close-up view of a spinning wheel in Royee village, Chitral, actively being used for hand-spinning wool. The wooden structure, wrapped with colorful threads for reinforcement, anchors the spinning process. A spindle which is made from wild almond with walnut-colored thread is being spun by hand.
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