Distaff, Unknown, Unknown, 2nd century, Tools and Equipment, Tooled, pale olive green glass.
This "bee's knees" style distaff is very similar to a familiar style of lace bobbin that Dave has made in the past. Bees have segmented legs with joints or "knees" in between, and this is reflected in the design of this 7 inch long walnut distaff. Of course, everyone knows that the expression "the bee's knees" is also a term meaning excellence-the highest quality. This lovely distaff has both a 1 inch WPI and a 1/2 inch WPI on the end. A swivel was added to allow the distaff to rotate or turn as the roving is pulled from it.
Handspinning has completely taken over my spare time lately. I work full time and commute for a total of three hours every day, so I need to...
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A nifty tool to manage your fiber
After breakfast on Sunday (1/7), I headed to the Lake House to celebrate and demonstrate on St Distaff Day with Pam & Rosalie: The distaff, or roc, used in spinning was the medieval symbol of women's work. In many European cultural traditions, women resumed their household work after the twelve days of Christmas. Women of all classes would spend their evenings spinning on the wheel. During the day, they would carry a drop spindle with them. Spinning was the only means of turning raw wool, cotto
Learn what a distaff is and the history behind Saint Distaff’s Day.
wow, i drove a LOT of miles this weekend. almost as many as when i went to SPA. i was so tired yesterday that i couldn't even look at the computer, much less post. i'm telling you—they really run you ragged at these retirement communities. the weather was glorious, as it probably was everywhere. and
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Distaff Breech wood. 31,8 cm. www.muziejai.lt/emuziejai/Kata… Distaff
A Girl with a Distaff
Its pretty, its useful, and its drop-proof! Making and using a wrist distaff for hanspinners.
