carding-tool
- Museum number
- Af1998,01.120
- Description
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Carding-tool used in the manufacture of chechias for raising the nap (pile). The carding part of the tool has numerous bent metal 'pins' stuck into a rubber-covered wooden tube. It is threaded onto a metal hook that fits into a narrow, hollow metal handle. The handle is partially wrapped with white plastic-coated tape. There are circular metal discs at top and bottom of the tool head. Red wool remains on the tool head.
- Production date
- 1997-1998
- Dimensions
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Height: 40.50 centimetres
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Width: 3.50 centimetres
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Depth: 3.50 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- Eth.Doc.362. Tools used for the final carding of chechias (men's skull-caps) are traditionally made from a thistle-type plant (chardon) that grows in northern Tunisia. Today, metal carding tools are also used.
- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- Good.
- Acquisition date
- 1998
- Acquisition notes
- This fieldwork collection was purchased, together with Af1998,02-03, using British Petroleum sponsorship in February-March 1998.
- Department
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas
- Registration number
- Af1998,01.120
