Wooden Berber spindles from the Middle Atlas. 19th to mid-20th century. Lengths: 8,77" (left) and 12" (right); whorl diameters: 2,28" (left) and 1,7" (right).
Wooden Berber spindle, late 19th - early 20th century. Length: 13,89", whorl diameter: 2,28".
Distaff (Length: 27.5”) and spindle (length: 27.1”; diameter of whorl: 2.7”).
This postcard shows a group of spinners visiting the Mission of the Franciscan Sisters in Meknès, Morocco, c. 1926. The actual activity of spinning however is not shown.
Woman spinning with a large spindle supported in a bowl, High Atlas
