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posted on 2025-06-27, 09:40 authored by Noori Issa
The extra foam and water are extracted from the wool by squeezing it.

History

Session

F02

Rights owner

Noori Issa and Renas Babakir

Title alt

ava sabûn

Description alt

Hiryê digivîşin ji bo ku kef û ava zîde jî derkevê.

Cultural group

Ezidi

Country

Iraq

Place

Sinjar, Kurdistan

Item/object

wool

Materials

Wool-lambswool

Cultural context/event

General production

Social group setting

Family

Location

Home

Intent

extra water and foam are extracted to help create the felted wool

Date of creation

2023-08-22

Unique ID

2022SG01-F02-0099

Usage metrics

    Endangered Material Knowledge Programme

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