Ancient Spindles – The Spinning Universe

I'm not sure how long it will take me to get over being flabbergasted at the discovery that the spinning wheel is modern compared to the length of time humanity has been wearing clothing.  Which of course means that prior to the 14th century (12th in China) every length of thread or yarn on earth…

Reenactment Spindle

Neolithic spindle whorls from Thessaly. National Archaeological Museum.

Nine Pre-columbian Mesoamerican Spindle Whorls in Clay.

Using Medieval Spindles to Ply Historically Inspired Yarn – Jillian Eve

Recreating Historic European Spindle Spinning

spinning – The Spinning Universe

New Spin Revealed on Mysterious Antimatter

spinning – The Spinning Universe

Spin wheel – Alziend

Spin wheel – Alziend