Khokhloma Style Spindle

Spinning your own yarn is lots of fun and very relaxing after a hectic day!

 

This spindle would make a great gift for a spinner friend or a real treat for yourself!

 

Whether you are just learning to spin, or are already an expert spinner, you will have many happy hours working with this bright and cheerful spindle.

 

Being of Russian background myself, I love the Russian traditional painting style called 'Khokhloma'.The folk art on this spindle was inspired by Khokhloma. This remarkable Russian decorative craft dates back to the 17th century and gets its name from the Volga trade settlement village of Khokhloma.

 

Khokhloma is an original Russian folk art, a unique expression of national culture, and this contributes to its growing popularity. Khokhloma gets its bright, happy character from a distinctive matching of scarlet, black and gold.

 

I painted this spindle using top quality acrylic paints over a maple base that was beautifully handcrafted by Joshua Lynch of TexasJeans. This spindle has been tested and balanced for the best spinning performance. I have coated it with several coats of gloss varnish for that extra shine and durability.

 

 

Weight: 1oz (30g)

Length: 11.5" (30cm)

Whorl: 3" (7.6cm)

 

* I normally ship within 24 hrs of purchase. However, please keep in mind that this item ships from Australia, so if you are an international buyer please allow up to two weeks for shipping.

 

Thanks for looking!

 

 

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