Greek Spindle Whorl
Greek Spindle Whorl
Greek Spindle Whorl
Greek Spindle Whorl
Greek Spindle Whorl
Greek Spindle Whorl
Greek Spindle Whorl
Greek Spindle Whorl
Greek Spindle Whorl
Greek Spindle Whorl
Greek Spindle Whorl
Greek Spindle Whorl
Greek Spindle Whorl
Greek Spindle Whorl

Greek Spindle Whorl

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Handcrafted Replica Ancient Greek Spindle Whorl – Inspired by Traditional Spinning & Weaving

Details

To the ancient Greeks, spinning and weaving were considered vital feminine attributes, and good wives were often depicted engaged in these tasks. The most famous example is Penelope, the faithful wife of Odysseus, who used her loom to delay her many suitors during her husband's long absence.

It was not only mortal women who were known for their fine spinning. Such was its importance in daily life that goddesses, demigoddesses, and nymphs were also depicted spinning and weaving. Among them, the most notable was Athena (Minerva to the Romans), the Goddess of women's handicrafts, often portrayed in ancient art spinning or weaving.

As the patron deity of Athens, Athena was honoured each June during the Panathenaia festival, where spinning and weaving played a vital role. The festival's best spinners and weavers were chosen to craft an exquisite peplos, which would be used to dress the statue of Athena in the Erechtheion.

Authentic Craftsmanship

Our spindle whorls have been created with the same care and reverence as those made in ancient times. Inspired by excavated artefacts on display in museums worldwide, we have carefully recreated the shapes and sizes used by Greek spinners of antiquity.

Each spindle whorl is:

  • Thrown on a potter’s wheel
  • Dried and delicately carved to refine its shape
  • Carefully hand-painted to achieve a balance of design and functionality

Materials

Terracotta

Dimensions

Height: Approx. 45 mm
Diameter: Approx. 35 mm

Production

This museum-quality replica has been entirely handmade in Northumberland by Potted History, following authentic techniques.

  • Handcrafted using traditional methods
  • Each spindle whorl is handmade and hand-painted
  • Subtle variations in colour, shape, and design may occur, ensuring that each piece is unique
  • If you have a preference for a specific main design, please specify when ordering

Ordering Information

  • 'Add to Basket' Items: Ready to ship immediately.
  • 'Pre-order' Items: Handmade to order within 90 days (longer for international orders). If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.

Shipping

  • Standard shipping: Sent via second-class postal service.
  • Faster delivery: If you require first-class shipping, please contact us for a custom quote.

Celebrate the timeless tradition of spinning and weaving – order your replica spindle whorl today!

 

SHIPPING

'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.

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. 

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