Svanetian Hat (Manufacturing Technology)

Authors

  • Madina Uglava-Jinjikhadze

Abstract

Among the works of short-haired wool Svanetian hat is the best according to its features and visual. It is used in Svaneti from ancient times.

The process of making Svanetian hat is quite time consuming and hard. In the past it was the responsibility of every woman to know the technology of it. Today only two families are left with this profession.

The material for Svanetian hat is very expensive but it is still demanded at the market. It’s also believed that it’s good for health. Svanetian hat is a Georgian endemic product. The traditional technology of its manufacture is holds the status of intangible cultural heritage monument.

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Published

2017-10-03

How to Cite

Uglava-Jinjikhadze, M. (2017). Svanetian Hat (Manufacturing Technology). Yearbook of Kutaisi Ilia Chavchavadze Public Library , 9, 151–154. Retrieved from https://yearbook.openjournals.ge/index.php/kly/article/view/4772

Issue

Vol. 9 (2017): Yearbook

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Articles

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Under the License CC BY 4.0 Attribution 4.0 International Deed, the authors retain all rights. The authors grant a publisher the exclusive right to publish the work for the first time, but they do not assign ownership.