Interview translation KHT on the Art of Carding and Shu Making in Royee in Garam Chashma
Abstract
Part 3 of Translation of Interview in Urdu and English with KHT in Royee village. Highlights the traditional craft of making carding bows from willow trees for wool carding. The meticulous process involves shaping, drying, and stringing the wood. She explains carding wool into bunches, leading to the spinning and weaving of Shu. Emphasis on selecting quality wool, creating warp and weft, and the skill-intensive nature of spinning and weaving are explored.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Crafts
Textile
and Design
Fashion and Cultural Textiles
Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The British Museum
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset