Weaving and Spinning

The image depicts a scene of two people engaged in traditional textile production. A man and a woman are shown. The man is on the left, shirtless and wearing a white turban and a white cloth wrapped around his waist. He is sitting on a wooden stool, operating a large loom. The loom has a wooden frame with several strings and threads attached to it. The man has a dark skin tone and a long black beard. To the right of the man is a woman sitting on the floor, wearing a red and white striped shirt, blue pants, and a white headscarf. She is operating a spinning wheel with her right hand. The spinning wheel has a wooden frame and a wheel with spokes. There are several objects scattered around the room, including clay pots, a wooden tool, and a piece of string. The background of the image is a light beige color, with some darker spots and stains visible. There is writing in a foreign language at the top of the image.

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Dimensions: 825 × 900 px
Museum Record: View original

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Weaving and Spinning

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