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Massaging the felt hat

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posted on 2025-06-27, 09:40 authored by Noori Issa
Khalaf Darwesh gives the last massage to the hat from both inside and outside with his hands.

History

Session

F02

Rights owner

Noori Issa and Renas Babakir

Title alt

ferikandina kumê kulavî

Description alt

Xelefê Derwêş bi destê xwe ferikandina dawî ji aliyê hindirû û derve ve dike

Cultural group

Ezidi

Country

Iraq

Place

Sinjar, Kurdistan

Item/object

felt hat

Techniques of production

Felted

Materials

Wool-lambswool

Cultural context/event

General production

Location

Home

Intent

more massaging is needed to get a stronger fabric

Date of creation

2023-08-22

Unique ID

2022SG01-F02-0112

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