Bedouin of the Karak Plateau in Jordan

Murl Dirksen, Ph.D. Professor of Anthropology Lee University & Raid al Baqain Professor of Economics Albalqa Applied University Amman, Jordan

Outline

1. Overview

   1. Site and situation of the Karak Bedouin

   2. History: variety of nomadic tribes

   3. Concept of ”Bedouin”: definition of term and limitations of definition

   4. Interaction with villagers: herding and farm laborers

   5. Transition from nomadic to sedentary

   6. Traditional subsistence activities
       

2. Pastoralism Among Bedouin

   1. Example of a Bedouin herder: family and income

   2. Symbiotic relationship between villagers and herders

   3. Bedouins as an under class
       

3. Weaving Rugs

   1. Woven household products

   2. Process of weaving tent cloth

   3. Wool from sheep and hair from goats – mostly goat hair

   4. Traditional spinning techniques

   5. Ground loom worked by group of women

   6. Traditional colors and designs
       

4. Field Notes of Museibheen Family
    

5. Field Notes of Al Shai’rawi Family
    

6. Field Notes of Hajiya Family
    

7. Field Notes of Huwaytat Ibn Jazi Family
    

8. Members of the Research Team