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Xhubleta, skills, craftsmanship and forms of usage
La xhubleta, savoir-faire, artisanat et formes d’utilisation
Xhubleta is a handcrafted garment worn by highland women and girls in Northern Albania, characterised by its undulating bell form. Predominantly black with colourful embroidered motifs, the crafting process entails preparing the shajak (woven felt), cutting, sewing and embroidering symbolic figures. Xhubleta was once used in everyday...
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