Wool spinning

The British Museum 2026 Open access

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Authors: Viorel Miron
DOI: 10.25420/britishmuseum.31171588
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Abstract

Mrs. Fedora Karadjova, born in 1946, spins the already combed wool. For this process, she uses wooden tools - a hurka (a spinning wheel, distaff ) on which the wool is hung and a spindle, on which the already spun wool thread is wound. The beginning of the process.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Crafts Textile and Design Fashion and Cultural Textiles Cultural and Sociopolitical Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
The British Museum
Publication date
1 January 2026