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posted on 2025-06-27, 09:40 authored by Noori Issa
once the edges are sewn, the thread is cut, tightened and knotted. This determines the size of the hat at the bottom.

History

Session

F03

Rights owner

Noori Issa and Renas Babakir

Title alt

dirûtin

Description alt

Gava ku rex hatin dirûtin, dezîk tê birîn, û girêkeke hişk tê lîdan. Ev mezinahiya kumê kulavî li jêr sînordar dike

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-F03-0105

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