Egyptian draft spinning
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Egyptian draft spinning
Splicing:
The splicing process is usually depicted as a kneeling figure with a triangular block that represents a prepared thread coiled into a large ball. The female figures are probably splicing the flax strands together, forming a rove.
Those spinners working with two spindles at the same time are most likely working with a pre-spliced tread.
Spinning:
The thread is pulled from the bowl and clamped in the left hand; the spindle is rolled on the tight and dropped with the right hand, giving the thread a strong s-twist. In some paintings, the spinners stand on platforms that allow the spindle to drop lower than usual, to spin more thread before having to wind the thread onto the spindle.
The splicing process is usually depicted as a kneeling figure with a triangular block that represents a prepared thread coiled into a large ball. The female figures are probably splicing the flax strands together, forming a rove.
Those spinners working with two spindles at the same time are most likely working with a pre-spliced tread.
Spinning:
The thread is pulled from the bowl and clamped in the left hand; the spindle is rolled on the tight and dropped with the right hand, giving the thread a strong s-twist. In some paintings, the spinners stand on platforms that allow the spindle to drop lower than usual, to spin more thread before having to wind the thread onto the spindle.