Arcolaio

Common name
Arcolaio
Material
wood

Description

The tool was used for manually spinning fiber during daily activities. It was equipped with a wheel that, connected by a belt to the reel, gave rotation to the spool on which the yarn was wound.

Use

Areas of use
economy and domestic rituals
Specific use
spinning and weaving
Craft
domestic use

Preserved specimen

instrument formed by a pedal that drives a large wheel. This by means of a rope transmits its movement to a special spool on which the wire goes winding

Cataloging

SIRBeC
7s030-00043

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Association “Storia Natura e Vita”
Piazza Camozzi, 2
22010 Grandola ed Uniti (CO) –
Italy

VAT ID: IT 03290790132
Tax ID: 93007310134

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