Hand-spinning is a practical and soul-nourishing skill. The history of spinning is as old as the story of textiles, with cultures through the ages developing iterations of the technique. Hand-spinning is the process of making yarn thread by binding and drawing out natural fibrers by hand on a spinning wheel or spindle. It is a precise craft that requires practice and patience to master.
The craft box is suitable for beginners as well as experienced spinners, for easy studio experiments.
Charkhas are the perfect wheel to use for spinning fibers with short staple lengths such as cotton.
The Hand-spinning Craft Boxhas been designed to encourage a hands-on experience of hand-spinning, to build an understanding and appreciation of this beautiful and positive craft. Each boxcomeswith a complete set ofDIY toolsincluding apeti charkha(box charkha) andtakli kit(spindle kit),cotton fiberand astep-by-step instruction guideto get you started on your journey with spinning.
Your craft box carries:
Peti charkha (box charkha)
Takli kit (spindle kit) with hooked needles and cotton slivers
Spindle holder
Big wheel accelerator
Small wheel accelerator
Drive belt
Instruction guide
Caution: The kit contains small and sharp-edged tools which must be used carefully. Keep out of the reach of children.
