Nofa and Khalaf

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posted on 2025-06-27, 09:40 authored by Noori Issa

Nofa Zoro is carding wool with a comb that Khalaf Darwesh made from wood and nails while Khalaf is placing the carded wool to make a felt hat.

History

Session

W01

Rights owner

Noori Issa and Renas Babakir

Title alt

Nofa û Xelef

Description alt

Nofa liveyê dişkinê bi darê mûşkinînê yê ku Xelef ji dar û bizmaran çêkiriye, Xelef jî liveyê datînê da ku kumê kulavî çêbike.

Cultural group

Ezidi

Country

Iraq

Place

Sinjar, Kurdistan

Item/object

carding comb

Techniques of production

Textile-carded

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-W01-0092