Spinning and wool

Collection title

Traditions and customs

ID

JRT00377

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

2000

Production year

2000

Abstract

Spinning is a process carried out by women, it is the process of making yarn from wool using traditional wood spindles. This is usually done accompanied by singing. Many women participate in this process. It is called El Jamaha. Songs and poems said during the process don’t need musical instruments but the rhythms of women’s voices. There are special tools to be available for spinning wool and making yarn. These are very beautiful traditions.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Festivals and traditions

Secondary themes

• Economy / Industry, energy

Credits / Cast

• Assaadi Jamaa - Director
• Madi Mohamed - Author of original work
• EL Madi Mohamed - Speaker

Period of events

• 2000

Map locations

• Jordan - Transjordan Plateau - Provinces

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

7m25

Additional information

Wool spinning - traditional machines - hair tents - women - popular songs