Interview with SBN on the Craft and Continuity of Shu Making in Royee village

Part 1 of interview with SBN, recorded at her home in Royee village, Chitral, offers a rich cultural narrative on the practice of carding wool as part of traditional Shu cloth making. SBN shares the significance of the carding bow—locally crafted from wild almond wood and other natural materials—highlighting its symbolic value, functional components, and role in the wool preparation process. Through her personal memories and lived experience, she reflects on how carding is more than a technical step, and continuity passed down through generations. The interview provides valuable insights into the embodied knowledge and material heritage for shu.