Harris Tweed. 1941 movie of Outer Hebrides ladies singing a ‘waulking tune‘ whereas ending tweed wool. An extended forgotten artwork. Preserved by The British Council. AI enhancement by GlamourDaze.
A uncommon snapshot of an extended vanished period. Ladies sing and ‘waulk’ Harris tweed within the Outer Hebrides of Scotland in 1940/1941. Filmed by Jack Cardiff of Powell & Pressburger fame. AI Enhanced utilizing Deep Studying strategies.
Harris Tweed Waulking Songs within the Outer Hebrides
The ladies are ‘waulking’ or tucking the tweed wool. A type of ending to take away oil and grime.
Waulking singing was a social event for the Island ladies to get collectively.
The observe has since disappeared with industrial strategies now used. Should you watch the drama Outlander, you’ll acknowledge this scene, because it was recreated.
Filmed in 1941 by Jack Cardiff who’s finest often called the cinematographer for Powell & Pressburger.
Cardiff photographed The Crimson Footwear (1948), Black Narcissus (1947), A Matter of Life and Dying (1946) and The Life and Dying of Colonel Blimp (1943).
The Western Isles – Outer Hebrides Movie
Unique Movie – The Western Isles – The British Council Inventive Commons.
The historic significance of The Western Isles (1941) was misplaced on the UK authorities on the time.
UK Minister of Info to Churchill, Brendan Bracken, personally wrote to the British Council, claiming that the movie was residing proof that “the British are frivolous. ” We’re combating the struggle to perpetuate a way of life lengthy since outmoded”
To it’s credit score, the British Council preserved the movie nonetheless.
Notice: The movie additionally options actress and people singer Kitty Macleod.
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