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posted on 2025-06-27, 09:40 authored by Noori Issa
Nofa Zoro is taking over rubbing and pressing the wool while Khalaf Darwesh is taking a rest, smoking his cigarette and drinking tea.

History

Session

F02

Rights owner

Noori Issa and Renas Babakir

Title alt

karê malbatî

Description alt

Li çaxê ku Xelefê Derwêş bêhinvedanekê dibe, ça û cixara xwe vedixwe, Nofa kar ji dest digirê û ew hiryê didewisînê û diferikînê

Cultural group

Ezidi

Country

Iraq

Place

Sinjar, Kurdistan

Item/object

wool

Materials

Wool-lambswool

Cultural context/event

General production

Social group setting

Family

Location

Home

Intent

preasure and friction are used to help the wool entangle and create the felt fabric

Date of creation

2023-08-22

Unique ID

2022SG01-F02-0098

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