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

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Authors: Arshad Irfan
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Abstract

Part 2 of Translation of Interview with SBN in Urdu and English. 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.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Crafts Textile and Design Fashion and Cultural Textiles Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation

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