TRADIȚIE ȘI INDUSTRIE: O SUTĂ DE ANI ÎN PRELUCRAREA FIBREI DE LÂNĂ. Studiu de caz : istoria familiei Szilveszter din Chibed, județul Mureș

Wool is a textile resource with a special cultural and economic impact. It was produced and used in all Romanian territories with great success, especially where shepherding was the main occupation. Wool processing has received special attention, being an activity integrated in the shepherd's calendar. In this article we aim to analyze the dynamics of wool processing methods in the period 1/4 sec XX - 1/4 sec XXI through a historical and anthropological approach. Our research will focus on the technical methods of spinning and felting traditionally used in Transylvania for over 100 years. The research is based on a case study, we will analyze the processing methods by telling the story of a family from Mureș County. This family has been processing wool for over 100 years. At the beginning of the 20th century, they started with a felt water mill, after the 50's they continued with a wool spinning and after the 90's they created a wool weaving. We will analyze the processing methods applied in all 3 historical-cultural stages