Iron Age Spindle Whorl
Iron Age Spindle Whorl
Iron Age Spindle Whorl
Iron Age Spindle Whorl
Iron Age Spindle Whorl
Iron Age Spindle Whorl
Iron Age Spindle Whorl
Iron Age Spindle Whorl
Iron Age Spindle Whorl
Iron Age Spindle Whorl
Iron Age Spindle Whorl

Iron Age Spindle Whorl

Design and Weight
Regular price£14.00
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Details

A spindle whorl is a weight with a hole running through its centre; it is placed upon a wooden drop spindle. The weight of the spindle whorl gives the drop spindle momentum when it is spun during the spinning process, allowing the fibres to be spun into yarn.

Drop spindles have been used for centuries, and in some parts of the world, they continue to be used in this way to spin fibres into yarn that is then fashioned into clothing and other textile items.  

We have created our spindle whorls with the care and reverence they deserve, using examples discovered during excavations and now on display in museums worldwide. Through this research, we have recreated the shapes and sizes used by the original Iron Age spinners. 

Each of our spindle whorls has been thrown on a potter's wheel, dried, and refined by a delicate process of carving back excess material. The result is a beautiful balance of design and functionality. 

'Add To Cart' items are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready. 

'Pre-order' items are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.

Materials

terracotta

 Production

As with all my Museum Quality Replicas, We try to work in a way that is as close as possible to the methods used by the ancient craftsmen and women who created the original.

As each spindle whorl is handmade, there might be slight variation in the colour, shape and design. You won't necessarily get the exact whorl in the photograph.  

Postage

All items are sent using a second-class postal service. If you wish to have an item sent first-class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks

 

SHIPPING
We ship our fabulous replicas worldwide.
Shipping costs are worked out during checkout. They are based on where you are in the world and how heavy your parcel is, which can be very variable.

All items are sent using a second-class postal service. If you wish to have an item sent first class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks

RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Email us at

clare@rothburycreates.co.uk

Then you can send it back at your own cost in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the cost of the item or items returned. If you include your order number with the returned package, that will speed things up. Please leave any original packaging intact.

Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW

PRODUCT VARIATION

Please be aware that due to items being handmade and finished, colour variations will occur during the making process, and each replica will have some differences.  Also, know that the item photographed may not be the one that you receive, and colours can appear differently on different screens.  Please ensure you look at all the images to get a fully formed idea of the item you are ordering as we try to capture the variations within the images we share.  If you prefer a specific colour variation, please contact us before ordering.