Spinning with the Hand Spindle

An Analysis of the Mechanics and its Implications on Yarn Quality

Authors

  • André Verhecken

Keywords:

analysis, handspinning, spindle, whorl, moment, inertia, yarn, quality, archaeology

Abstract

A qualitative analysis of the process of yarn spinning with the hand spindle is proposed. The parameters influencing the characteristics of the yarn spun are identified: they are mainly defined by the fibre, the spindle and the spinner. Consequently the spindle whorl is not the unique factor determining the quality of the yarn spun with it, as has been suggested in the archaeological and ethnological literature.

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Published

21-12-2013

How to Cite

Verhecken, André. 2013. “Spinning With the Hand Spindle: An Analysis of the Mechanics and Its Implications on Yarn Quality”. Archaeological Textiles Review 55 (December):97-101. https://tidsskrift.dk/atr/article/view/167176.

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Vol. 55 (2013)

Section

ARTICLES (double blind peer reviewed)

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