Spindlewhorl article about spindlewhorl by the free. Aug 11, 2015 listen to hannah and the spindle whorl audiobook by carol anne shaw. Plenty of historical textbooks, documentaries, and academics state. Nov 25, 2019 a spindle whorl is one of several tools used by textile producers, and it is an artifact that is just about as universal in form as we humans make. Handspinning involves a wooden spindle and whorl, with the whorl acting as a flywheel to maintain inertia when the spindle is given a sharp twist. Vancouver sun carol anne shaw tells a thoroughly enjoyable tale.
Hannah and the spindle whorl is engrossing good fun and would be a treat for young and young at heart readers this christmas. The company of the silver spindle, formerly known as the knowne whorl spinners is a guild dedicated to the art of hand spinning fibers, using handspun yarns to create pieces through various methods of the textile arts, teaching the art of spinning and various techniques of using these yarns, and researching the use of fiber throughout the ages. Theres a lot of good information on hand spindling to be found in this book, but at times i found the authors insistence that a high whorl spindle is the best of all possible spindles to be a bit frustrating. Whorlweighted spindles date back at least to neolithic times. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This research focuses on spindle whorls as functional objects. Aug 15, 2010 carol anne shaw is an art teacher at a private boarding school where she enjoys being able to assist young artists on their creative journeys. This page was last edited on 23 september 2019, at 16. Every spindle you purchase in 2019 counts toward your 20% or 50% discount.
A northwest coast indian art activity book by nan mcnutt 2002, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Hannah and the spindle whorl by carol anne shaw overdrive. Hannah and the spindle whorl by carol anne shaw, paperback. Purchase 5 spindles from us, and take 50% off any size standard spindles same offer for hardwood shafts. Hannah and the spindle whorl by carol ann shaw 49th shelf. Hannah, a very believable redheaded 12yearold, travels back some 150 years to meet her coast salish counterpart. Vitebsky, it is difficult for a herder to adjust to the village, because his soul is open from living in the taiga. Author, carol anne shaw has hit a home run with hannah and the spindle whorl, her first novel for middle readers. Eager to find similar deposits, investors spent billions of dollars throughout the lone star state in search of oil and natural gas. A remarkably vibrant novel that links friendship and native history across time. Considerations on aztec spindle whorl iconography 3 as spinning and weaving which on the surface, and from a modern, western standpoint, may at first glance seem rather mundane.
When twelveyearold hannah uncovers an ancient salish spindle whorl hidden in. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Her characters are rich and original, and they allow us to be swept along in an engaging, fantastical tale spanning 150 years. The drop spindle has been documented back to the 1st century a. Ann walsh hannah and the spindle whorl is engrossing good fun and would be a treat for young and young at heart readers this christmas. Spindle whorls found in ancient graves roving crafters. Sep 15, 2010 hannah and the spindle whorl carol anne shaw on. Now, the artifact has been examined and it turns out that this is the only early medieval whorl found in poland. The spinster lets the spindle fall to draw out the fibres while the whorl keeps it rotating to apply the necessary twist. Two experts on spinning with a drop spindle, maggie casey and abby franquemont, have created great resources to help you learn how to handspin yarn and how to spin with a drop spindle in particular.
Hannah and the spindle whorl explores a part of that rich history on vancouver island. Synopsis when twelveyearold hannah uncovers an ancient salish spindle whorl hidden in a cave near her home in cowichan bay, she is transported back to a village called tlulpalus, in a time before europeans had settled in the area. The darkness of the forest leadsthem back to the cave, and hannah returns to her own time with agreater understanding of herself and the history. Little is known about the exact provenience of the whorls which came into my possession in 2011. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Hannah and the spindle whorl, carol anne shaws debut ya novel, is a compelling blend of educational young adult literature and canadian folklore. Domed lead spindle whorls are generally roman but go through to the post medieval period. Spindle whorl early medieval making carleton college. The history of northwest coast weaving is a source of. Hannah and the spindle whorl, her first novel, grew out of her fascination with the history of british columbia, and especially its first nations people. The earliest evidence of spindle whorls dates back about 7000 years in the mideast where spindle whorls have been found. Mar 09, 2018 about 60 years ago, archaeologists excavating in czermno, poland discovered a unique spindle whorl. Stoneware spindle whorls were common in the first half of the 16th century gaimster 1997, 248250. From the refuge in the cave, hannah returns to her own time with a greater understanding of herself and the history of the first nations.
The buckquoy spindle whorl is an oghaminscribed spindle whorl dating from the early middle ages, probably the 8th century, which was found in 1970 in buckquoy, birsay, orkney, scotland. As the settlers pillage the village for souvenirs, hannah and yisella rescue the spindle whorl and, pursued by the ships crew, escape into the dark forest. See more ideas about vikings, viking age and iron age. When twelveyearold hannah uncovers an ancient salish spindle whorl hidden in a cave near her home in cowichan bay. The presence of a spindle whorl on an archaeological site is an indication of the technological advance of textile production called spinning. A spindle whorl is a disc or spherical object fitted onto the spindle to increase and maintain the speed of the spin. Company of the silver spindle, aka knowne whorl spinners. Before the use of spinning wheels, spinning was carried out with a spindle and a whorl. Botany a radial arrangement of three or more petals, stamens, leaves, etc. A spindle whorl is a disc or spherical object fitted onto the spindle to increase and maintain the.
The spindle, or rod, usually had a swelling on which the whorl was fitted. Ancient roman steatite spindle whorls, nr antique price guide details page. Page 209 in this book says a medieval lead spindle whorl is a copy of the fossillised sea urchin on which the whole book is based, very interesting read especially if you interested in spindle whorls. The cheap fuel they found helped to revolutionize american transportation and industry. Bosworth spindles fine tools for handspinners on the go. The wool was then spun into yarn using a drop spindle, basically a stick with a beadlike spindle whorl on it to help it turn. The drop spindle could have been used for over 9,000 years before the spinning wheel was invented in india during the late middle ages. Feb 16, 2007 as lidia, one of the herders wives, explains to dr. The spindle whorl focuses on the art represented by the carvings on the whorl of a spindle a tool used in spinning wool. I hope that the eveny people can transcend the destruction of the soviet and postsoviet eras, and in some fashion, metaphorically or actually, return to the wellordered space which they created and which is rightfully theirs. The origin of the first wooden spindle is lost to history because the materials did not survive.
Pdf spindle whorls are one of the most durable traces of the textile craft in the archaeological. The discovery of the spindletop oilfield had an almost incalculable effect on world history, as well as texas history. Winner of the 2011 silver medal, moonbeam childrens book awards. Listen to hannah and the spindle whorl by carol anne shaw at. When twelveyearold hannah uncovers an ancient salish spindle whorl hidden in a cave near her home in cowichan bay, she is transported back to a village called tlulpalus, in a time before europeans had settled in the area. Whorls have been made of many different materials including bone, glass, metal and wood. Unique medieval spindle whorl with cyrillic inscription.
Roman steatite spindle whorl ancient spindle whorls, spindle. Made of sandy limestone, it is about 36 mm in diameter and 10 mm thick. The carved whorl was used specifically by the central coast salish peoples other tribes did not carve the whorls. Hannah and the spindle whorl audible audio edition. A functional analysis of northwest coast spindle whorls.
Roman spindle whorl made in what appears to be jet. Purchase 4 spindles from us, and take a 20% discount on any size standard spindle available with hardwood shafts at surcharge or. Media in category spindle whorls in the portable antiquities scheme the following 200 files are in this category, out of 3,860 total. A spindle whorl is a diskshaped object with a hole in the center, and it is used in the ancient art of making cloth. Spindletop oilfield the handbook of texas online texas. Listen to hannah and the spindle whorl audiobook by carol anne shaw. Listen to hannah and the spindle whorl by carol anne shaw. At the time scientists did not notice the object was covered with seemingly chaotic lines forming an inscription. When twelveyearold hannah uncovers an ancient salish spindle whorl. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Collectibles antiquities disney collectibles vintage comic books fishing lures clocks vintage lunch boxes tobacco collectibles.
Set in cowichan bay, hannah and the spindle whorl is the story of a girl named hannah who stumbles upon an ancient salish spindle whorl in. When twelveyearold hannah uncovers an ancient salish spindle whorl hidden in a cave near her home in cowichan bay, she. Spindle and whorl, ordrop spindle, earliest device for spinning fibres into thread or yarn. A neolithic spindle whorl found in worcestershire county, england. In hannah, vancouver island coast salish legends blend with preteen adventure to create a fun, touching and culturally sensitive story. For ages the whorls have been made of many different materials. Hannah and yisella rescue the spindle whorl and, pursued by the ships crew, escape into the dark forest.
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