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Primitive Method of Rippling Or Bolling Flax, Toome, Co. Ant
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Primitive Method of Rippling Or Bolling Flax, Toome, Co. Ant
Primitive Method of Rippling Or Bolling Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of two men in a field rippling flax onto a white sheet. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Flax Londonderry Method Primitive Sheet Toome Toomebridge Bolling Rippling
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era in the rural community of Toome, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The scene depicts two local men, dressed in traditional work attire, engaged in the primitive method of rippling or bolling flax in a sun-drenched field. Flax, a key crop in the region, was processed using this labor-intensive technique to separate the fibers from the woody stalks, preparing it for spinning into linen. The men work side by side, their faces focused intently on the task at hand. One man uses a long, wooden tool called a heckle to evenly distribute the flax over a large, white linen sheet spread out on the ground. The other man follows behind, using a wooden rake called a flax brake to press down on the flax, releasing the fibers from the stalks. The rippling process continues, with the men working in unison to transform the raw flax into fine, usable fibers. The serene setting of the photograph, with the men working in the open air and surrounded by the lush greenery, highlights the connection between the people and the land in this close-knit farming community. The use of simple tools and traditional techniques adds to the sense of timelessness and authenticity, offering a glimpse into the rich agricultural heritage of County Antrim and Northern Ireland as a whole.
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