Article Info

Article Title
Spinning in Morocco's Atlas Mountains
Author
Irene Waggener
Issue date
Summer 2020
Issue number
29
Issue topic
Supported Spindle
Description
This article details the traditional wool carding and spinning techniques used by Berber women in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, focusing on the processes of cleaning fleece, preparing wool, and spinning yarn with handmade tools like spindles and carders. It highlights the cultural significance of spinning in community, weaving it into the daily lives of women who continue these practices for functional items like rugs and blankets.
Article topic list
fleece, spindles, community, cultural