The Kiwi, The Knight & The Qashqai
1x60'
The Kiwi, The Knight & The Qashqai
Synopsis
This documentary features a New Zealander with a unique profession, international star Sir David Attenborough, and the Qashqai nomads of Iran, weavers of beautiful carpets. Anna Williams is New Zealand’s only know Oriental rug repairer. She learnt her trade in the bazaars of Iran, Turkey, and Egypt. Unusual for a ‘foreigner’, she stays and works with the Qashqai nomads, honing her weaving and repairing skills. Here, where repairing is traditionally a man’s job, and Anna is a curiosity when sitting with men in the bazaars.
Presented on behalf of Flame Media.
Keywords & Tags
Iran, Orient, Qashqai
Language
English
Duration
1x60'
Format
HD
Genre(s)
Lifestyle, Entertainment, Adventure & Discovery, Travel
Production Company
Top Shelf Productions
Worldwide Distribution
Flame Media
Country
New Zealand
Year
2019
Director(s)
Anna Cotrell