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posted on 2025-06-27, 09:40 authored by Noori Issa
Nofa Zoro is sewing the edges of the felt with a large needle to create the round shape of the hat. At this stage, the wool has entangled but needs more pressing and friction to make a strong fabric.

History

Session

F03

Rights owner

Noori Issa and Renas Babakir

Title alt

dirûtin

Description alt

Nofa bi derziyeke mezin rexêt kulav didirû da ku şiklê girover çêbike. Di vê qonaxê de, hirî tevlihev bû ye, lê ji bo çêkirina kulav, pêdivî bi dewisandin û ferikandineke zîdetir heye.

Cultural group

Ezidi

Country

Iraq

Place

Sinjar, Kurdistan

Item/object

needle and thread

Techniques of production

Sewn

Cultural context/event

General production

Social group setting

Family

Location

Home

Intent

sewing the edges of the felt to create a round shape

Date of creation

2023-08-22

Unique ID

2022SG01-F03-0104

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