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Pressure and friction to wool

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posted on 2025-06-27, 09:40 authored by Noori Issa
After adding soap and water, the wool is pressed and rubbed with hands to add pressure and friction.

History

Session

F02

Rights owner

Noori Issa and Renas Babakir

Title alt

zext û ferikandin

Description alt

Piştî zêdekirina sabûn û avê, hirî bi dest tête dewisandin û ferikandin ji bo ku xwe pêkve bigirê.

Cultural group

Ezidi

Country

Iraq

Place

Sinjar, Kurdistan

Item/object

wool

Materials

Wool-lambswool

Cultural context/event

General production

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-F02-0096

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