Two women weaving in front of a house
B&W photographic print. 'They use backstrap looms while sitting on low stools. Woeaving is exclusively a task for women. Beside them lays a finely woven bamboo mat on which rice is spread to dry, and various baskets.'
Date(s) of creation: |
[1918-1926] |
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Level: |
Item |
Format: | Archive |
Main author: | Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist |
URL: |
http://digital.soas.ac.uk/LOAA004583 |
URL Description: |
Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections |
Summary: |
B&W photographic print. 'They use backstrap looms while sitting on low stools. Woeaving is exclusively a task for women. Beside them lays a finely woven bamboo mat on which rice is spread to dry, and various baskets.' |
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Main author: | Mills; James Philip (1890-1960); colonial administrator and anthropologist |
Extent: |
1 photograph |
Note: |
Looms Weaving Naga (South Asian people) Ethnic group: Naga Ethnic group: Ao Naga |
Access status: |
Open |
Copyright: | Copyright held by J.P. Mills |
Language: | No linguistic content |
Scripts: |
Unwritten |
Physical description: |
9.5 x 7 cm |
Format: | Archive |