Russian Style Spindle

This is one of the best quality spindles you will come across. Carefully handcrafted and tested for balance and spinability, this beautifully hand-painted spindle and bowl will bring you many hours of spinning pleasure.

 

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

 

Russian style spindles were first used in the Russian region of Orenburg to create incredibly fine gossamer shawls famous for their fine quality and delicate patterns (see last photo).

 

Being of Russian background myself, I love the Russian traditional painting style called 'Khokhloma'. The floral design on this spindle was inspired by Khokhloma folk painting. 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 theis spindle and bowl using top quality acrylic paints over a maple base that was hand-turned here on Etsy 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.

 

Stats:

 

Spindle weight: 0.8oz (23g)

Spindle length: 11.5" (28.5cm)

 

Bowl weight: 2oz (58g)

Bowl diameter: 2.75" (7cm)

 

* 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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