Making of a Kilim, The: Spinning, Dyeing and Weaving in Anatolia

Synopsis
Shows the making of kilims, which have been woven in Turkey for thousands of years. In the villages of Anatolia the tradition survives, with kilims woven with traditional motifs and patterns by women using local wool, natural dyes and ancient skills and designs. Contents include: spinning; dyeing; designs; weaving; washing; finishing. Filmed interiely in Turkey.
Series
Surviving Traditions, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 56 min. DVD. Region 2
Year of production
1998
Availability
Sale; 2005 sale: £14.90 (inc. VAT +p&p)
Subjects
Anthropology; Crafts
Keywords
textiles; Turkey; weaving

Credits

Producer
Janet Willougby
Writer
Janet Willougby

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD

Production Company

Name

Ends of the Earth Ltd

Distributor

Name

Ends of the Earth Ltd

Email
janet@endsoftheearch.co.uk
Web
http://www.endsoftheearth.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
020 8707 0523
Fax
020 8707 4931
Address
PO Box 31
Hampton
TW12 2NW

Related

Name

How2DVD

Email
info@how2dvd.co.uk
Web
www.how2dvd.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
020 8707 0523
Fax
020 8707 4931
Address
19 Grasmere Close
Feltham
Middlesex TW14 9QW

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