Japanese Wooden Silk Thread Spool Itomaki Vtg Bobbin Frame Spinning Wheel JK820 photo Packed weight: 575 grams

Packed weight: 575 grams

Slightly damaged feather

Discoloration on the metal items

Packed Weight: 840 grams

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Japanese Wooden Silk Thread Spool Itomaki Vtg Bobbin Frame Spinning Wheel JK820 photo Packed weight: 575 gramsJapanese Wooden Thread Spool This is a vintage Japanese spool, or itomaki, used to wind and store copious amounts of silk thread used in the production of kimono and other popular traditional textiles. The thread is simply wound around the frame like a modern bobbin. This item was used in tandem with a machine called "zakuri" which was typically hand powered and spun silk thread with quick efficiency. These spools can also be repurposed as stands for