Blacksmith tools - Romani Collection - VLACH

Описание: Ismail Memed describes the traditional tools used in blacksmith’s workshops in Bugurdži Romani of Skopje

VLACH ID-number: balk1252MKV0001a

Description:
Ismail Memed, who is one of the few Romani blacksmiths still active in Skopje, describes the traditional tools used in blacksmith’s workshops and a special technique of welding two pieces of iron. He also discusses the changes in blacksmith tools and techniques brought by modern times.

Cite as:
Kovačískere xalacá – Blacksmith tools; performer: Ismail Memed, camera/ interview: Zuzana Bodnárová, transcription/ translation: Zuzana Bodnárová, editor: Mehdi Aminian, retrieved from www.oeaw.ac.at/VLACH, ID number: balk1252MKV0001a.

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