Spool

82-7-100

From: Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Chiang

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Ak | อัก
Object Number 82-7-100
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Thai | Isaan
Provenience Thailand | Udon Thani | Ban Chiang
Site Name Ban Chiang | บ้านเชียง
Date Made 1900-1981
Section Asian
Materials Mai Bueay | Wood | Reed (plant)
Subject Textileworking Tools and Equipment
Description

A spool in the form of two circular pieces of wood with a hole in the middle, connected by six more rods of wood. It is used for winding lengths of silk or cotton thread for weaving.

Height 47 cm
Width 24 cm
Credit Line Thai-Lao Ethnographic Expedition, Joyce C. White, 1981
Other Number 166 - Field Number

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