Spindle Item Number: Ee55 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A rounded wood spindle rod wrapped in hand-spun wool. Both ends taper to the same diameter.
History Of Use
Ladakhi families are self-sufficient in the production of woolen goods. Both men and women spin, picking up their spindles whenever they have an opportunity. This spindle is used by resting one end in a cup-like socket while spinning. The left hand feeds the wool onto the spindle and pulls it out in long threads.
Cultural Context
spinning
Item History
- Made in Jammu-Kashmir, India before 1977
- Collected during 1977
- Owned by Mrs. Tsering
- Owned by John Calder and Gloria Masse before May 5, 1978
- Received from John Calder (Seller), Gloria Masse (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on May 5, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Ladakhi
- Previous Owner
- Mrs. Tsering, John Calder and Gloria Masse
- Received from
- John Calder (Seller), Gloria Masse (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Jammu-Kashmir, India
When
- Creation Date
- before 1977
- Collection Date
- during 1977
- Ownership Date
- before May 5, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on May 5, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0426/0016 c