The video shows a person using a mortar and pestle to grind a substance. The person places the substance in the mortar and then grinds it with the pestle. The person then adds more of the substance to the mortar and continues grinding it. The person's hands are visible, but their face is not shown. The mortar and pestle are made of marble and are placed on a striped cloth. The substance being ground is not clearly visible, but it appears to be a powdery substance. The person's movements are deliberate and controlled, indicating that they are experienced in using the mortar and pestle.