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Arab woman with goatskin butter churn, near Cairo, Egypt
Arab woman with a goatskin butter churn suspended from the broken stem of a date palm, at a village near Cairo, Egypt. A woman stands alongside with a child sitting on her shoulder. Date: 1922
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This evocative photograph captures the daily life of an Arab woman from a rural village near Cairo, Egypt, during the 1920s. The woman is shown expertly churning butter using a traditional goatskin churn, suspended from the broken stem of a date palm. The date palm, a symbol of the arid Middle Eastern landscape, adds a sense of place and context to the image. The woman's traditional attire, including a flowing headscarf and long, flowing robe, is typical of the region. She wears intricate jewelry, including bangles on her arms and ankles, and a necklace adorned with precious stones. A child, perched on her shoulder, observes the process with curiosity. The simple yet effective technology of the goatskin butter churn has been used for centuries in the Middle East and North Africa as a means of producing butter from the abundant supply of goat's milk. The process involves suspending the churn from a tall, sturdy object, such as a date palm stem, and then manually churning the milk until the butter separates from the buttermilk. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the Arab people during a time when traditional ways of life were still prevalent. It is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and resilience of communities in the Middle East and North Africa, and the importance of preserving their customs and traditions for future generations.
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