The story of cashmere wool from the combing of the strands from the goat’s fleeces in the Himalayas, where the animals are reared to the making of knitted goods at Hawick in Scotland. Concentrates on the manufacturing processes, particularly dyeing, emphasizing the care that is taken throughout to maintain quality.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323253
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Textile fabrics
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Textile industry
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)