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Chodenland Spinners
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Chodenland Spinners
Women of Chodenland, (Bohemia, Czechoslovakia), spinning flax at their humming spinning wheels, singing folk songs as they spin in their colourful red dresses. Date: 1930s
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Application Bohemia Bohemian Czech Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakian Dresses Flax Folk Humming Singing Songs Spin Spinners Spinning Wheels Racial
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in the 1930s, depicts a group of women from Chodenland, a region in Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, engaging in the traditional craft of flax spinning. Dressed in their vibrant red folk costumes, these women are a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. The women sit in a circle, their humming spinning wheels turning steadily as they focus intently on their work. The air is filled with the melodic sounds of folk songs, adding to the rhythmic atmosphere of the scene. The women's red dresses, adorned with intricate patterns and embroidery, are a reflection of the region's unique artistic traditions. The flax, a natural fiber, is carefully applied to the spinning wheels, and the women expertly manipulate it into thread. The different types of spinning wheels, each with its unique design, are a testament to the diversity and ingenuity of the craft. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the women of Chodenland during the 1930s. Spinning was not only a means of production but also a social activity, bringing the community together in a shared creative endeavor. The women's joy and concentration are evident in their faces, making this photograph a beautiful and evocative representation of the region's rich cultural heritage.
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