Distaff with female figure. The inserted cross-shaped board shows the inscription "Γ. Ι. Μπαλωμενοs 1914". The present length of the distaff is 23.6", but a comparison with a similar distaff (see below), but with missing board, suggests that it was once longer. Either the distaff was intentionally shortened or rounded at the point of break.
The distaff is of the same type as the distaff from the province Kynouria, the distaffs on the postcard with the group of spinning women and the distaff of the woman riding on a donkey (detail right).
Greek Women spinning wool. Although both use the same spindle type they apply it differently. The woman on the left holds the spindle with the spindle whorl down, has clamped a distaff under her arm and spins fine yarn. The woman on the right holds the spindle the other way around (whorl upwards), has no distaff, and spins very loose yarn, possibly for the production of a Flokati (pile carpet).