Traditional Spinning Wheel in Use in Royee Village
Abstract
A close-up view of a traditional spinning wheel in Royee village, Chitral, actively operated by a local artisan. The wooden structure, reinforced with goat hair threads (locally referred to as Khoyonu in the Khowar language, meaning “stoMAKh of the spinning wheel”), demonstrates the ingenuity and sustainable design of this heritage tool.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Crafts
Textile
and Design
Architecture and Cultural Influences
Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The British Museum
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN