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Woman at a spinning wheel, Dinan, Brittany, Northern France
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Woman at a spinning wheel, Dinan, Brittany, Northern France
Woman at a spinning wheel near Dinan, Brittany, Northern France.
1922
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Aged Apron Bretagne Breton Brittany Craft Crafts Dinan Distaff Elderly Manufacture Sepia Skill Skills Spin Spinning Textile Textiles Today Wheel 1922 Racial
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This evocative photograph captures the image of an elderly woman, dressed in traditional Breton costume, intently focused on her work at a spinning wheel in the picturesque town of Dinan, Brittany, Northern France, circa 1922. The woman, with her wrinkled face and weathered hands, exudes a sense of wisdom and experience, as she skillfully manipulates the distaff and spins the thread into yarn. The open-air setting, with its stone steps and quaint village backdrop, adds to the sense of timelessness and tranquility. During the 1920s, the use of spinning wheels was still a common practice in rural areas of Europe, particularly in regions like Brittany, where textile production was an integral part of the local economy and culture. The woman's dedication to her craft, as she sits in the sunlit room, is a testament to the enduring traditions and customs of the past. This photograph, with its sepia tones and timeless quality, transports us back to a simpler era, inviting us to reflect on the value of skill and the importance of preserving the rich cultural heritage of our past. The image serves as a reminder that the world was once a different place, where people connected deeply with their communities and the natural world, and where the simple pleasures of life were cherished.
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