Spindle for spinning 250mm. from Siberian Cedar turf B58

"Crooked spindle is not reliable (will not wear)" - so they said in the old days. Spinning is one of the oldest female crafts on earth. It was the most laborious of all the kinds of work that fell on the shoulders of the peasant woman. Almost five months of the year, from November to March, she spent with the spindle at the spinning wheel. These tools always followed the spinning wheel, they were also a kind of amulets from evil forces and troubles. Spindles are still a good choice for both beginners and experienced spinners. They are cheap, compact and versatile. And knitted things (mittens, socks, shawls) from handmade yarn are especially appreciated. So the history of the spindle continues. On the photo-a classic Russian spindle made of natural Siberian cedar!Polished and varnished. Nice and convenient to use! Russian Russian spindle can be a good souvenir-a gift for the needlewoman: for the daughter, wife, mother, as for its intended purpose, and as a souvenir or decoration in the interior, as well as a part of the costume for dolls in Russian attire.
The spindle is an ancient tool of women's needlework, which is steadily followed the spinner. The distaff and spindle were necessary worldly amenities, they were also amulets against evil forces and turmoil.