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Layering wool

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posted on 2025-06-27, 09:40 authored by Noori Issa
Khalaf Darwesh is layering wool in a plastic basin to make a felt hat before adding water and soap.

History

Session

W03

Rights owner

Noori Issa and Renas Babakir

Title alt

hirîpehinkirin

Description alt

berî ku av û sabûn lê zêde bike, Xelef hiryê di tepsiyeke plastîkî de pehin dike ji bo çêkirina kumekî kulavî

Cultural group

Ezidi

Country

Iraq

Place

Sinjar, Kurdistan

Item/object

wool

Materials

Wool-lambswool

Cultural context/event

General production

Location

Home

Intent

wool is layered to determine the thickness of the hat

Date of creation

2023-08-22

Unique ID

2022SG01-W03-0091

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