Distaff and Spindle

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Spinning on a medieval-style distaff and spindle. I'm spinning hand combed wool sliver. The distaff and spindle were given me by my friend Ineke, and my friend Pimmie taught me to use it - thanks ladies, think I've cracked it!
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You must be a magician… This is amazing to watch! I’ve often wondered how a distaff really works. I’m absolutely blown away by the elegance of simple tools.

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I have never seen a spindle like that. So much work was done with simple tools. Is there any kind of notch at the top of the spindle or is the yarn secured by wrapping it around the top. I’d like to see the distaff without the fiber. Thank you for the video.

nancyskinner