Box Charkha Traditional Spinning Wheel crafted in India.

Description

Box Charkha (Traditional)
This is a traditional model of *MAHATMA* Box Charkha. The compact Charkha is in a shape of the Box and is very compact and slightly heavier than Book Charkha. Still it can easily be carried wherever you go.
Traditional Charkhas are crafted by the passionate & skilled artisans who have been crafting these charkhas from generations. So as to maintain its nature and tradition, they are still crafted in the same traditional ways. The material use and the methods are the same. The Charkha box frame is made from Teak Wood & Plywood is fitted to close the the frame. The outer sides of the completed box are then polished using French Varnish finish. The inner sides may not be polished or may have only light touch of the polish. So in some charkhas you may find the Plywood company logo visible on the inside. (This does not hamper the charkha operation in any way! ) The Charkha formats, material used & the methods used are the same as have been followed by the earlier generations.  You need to 'tune' the Charkha first time to start spinning on them. Also they need some oiling at the friction points. But these efforts are paid in full once you start spinning on them! Hand spinning on Charkhas is addictive! It gives you peace of mind and joy of creativity!!
We shall email an instruction booklet that has information about the Charkha and steps to assemble it for spinning. The PDF file also shows use of the Winder once the yarn is spun.
The assembly/operation of this charkha is similar to that of Book Charkha. You can check videos in our YouTube channel 'IndieCrafts' that show & explain the assembly/operation of the Book Charkha. The Box charkha assembly & operations are same as Book Charkha. Also, you can subscribe to this channel as we are working out on many related videos that will be uploaded shortly.
For those who are new to spinning, with some practice & guidance from the experienced spinner you can master the spinning on them. They are the best charkhas to spin short stapled fibers like cotton. This makes the traditional charkhas unique items that can be cherished! They are perfect & precious gift for the self or your loved ones!!!
Product Features:
▪ Teak Wood body with a French Varnish finish.
▪ Compact Size: 13 by 7.5 by 2.5 inch.
▪ Light Weight: Only 1.450 Kg.
▪ The set includes three Spindles, a cotton drive band  and a Winder.
▪ Handcrafted in India.
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Happy Spinning!!!