Inteview with BRB on Memories of Making Shu and Oral Traditions
Abstract
Part 2, This interview with BRB, an elder woman from Royee village, captures her detailed recollections of traditional Shu making, livestock herding, and the changing rhythms of rural life. She speaks about spinning, carding, and teasing wool by hand, learning craft skills from her mother-in-law, and the strong communal culture of working together. BRB reflects on the shift from handmade to MAKhine produced warp and the decline of Shu due to market changes.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Crafts
Textile
and Design
Oral History
Memory
Narrative Analysis
Fashion and Cultural Textiles
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The British Museum
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset