Article Info
- Article Title
- Ode to a Weighted Stick
- Issue date
- Summer 2019
- Issue number
- 25
- Issue topic
- Suspended Spindle
- Description
At a celebratory gathering of spinners in Chinchero, Peru, the author reflects on the humble spindle—its timeless simplicity, global variations, and enduring importance in the creation of yarn and civilization itself. Despite modern alternatives, the spindle remains beloved for its portability, versatility, and deep cultural resonance, symbolizing both tradition and community.
- Article topic list
- spindles, suspended spindles, cultural
