Iron Age Spindle Whorl

***This item is made to order, and we will dispatch it as soon as we have handcrafted it for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer ***

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