Wool Winder Collection

Portrait of a young woman spinning wool
3566117 Portrait of a young woman spinning wool; (add.info.: Italy 1900 ca. Photographer: Manno, E.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Women in tradtional sardinian costume, winding wool with a skein-winder, 1903 (print on double-weight paper)
3563547 Women in tradtional sardinian costume, winding wool with a skein-winder, 1903 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Bono 1903 Photographer: Guiso); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Portrait of a women using a spinning wheel, Scanno
3571366 Portrait of a women using a spinning wheel, Scanno by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Scanno 1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Two women work wool on the bow and on the chassis Amalfi. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Portrait of a young Kashmir Indian woman spinning. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Group of women in traditional Swiss dress Switzerland. Date of Photograph:15/12/1904

Women during wool processing Italy. Date of Photograph:1925-1935

View of Taormina with some women working on spinning and sewing. Taormina. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Young japanese woman while use the spinning wheel Japan. Date of Photograph:1870-1890

Female yarn spinner Turin. Date of Photograph:1930-1935 ca

Egyptian silk spinners at work along a road. In the foreground, clearly visible, a spinning wheel and other rudimentary machines required for spinning Egypt. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Woman spinning wool Rome. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Portrait of a young woman spinning wool Italy. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

A women spinning wool, sitting in front of a rustic house on a street in San Gimignano. San Gimignano. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Women in tradtional sardinian costume, winding wool with a skein-winder Bono. Date of Photograph:1903

Patients of the San Salvi psychiatric hospital performing embroidery and spinning work, Florence Florence San Salvi. Date of Photograph:09/1929

Wool Winder, 1904-1928, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Pehr HillestrAom Wool Winder Nysters painting
Pehr Hillestrom, The Wool Winder, Nysters, painting, oil on panel, Height, 39.5 cm (15.5 inches), Width, 31.5 cm (12.4 inches)

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"From Kashmir to Sardinia: A Global Tale of Wool Winders" Two women delicately work wool on the bow and chassis, their skilled hands transforming fibers into intricate threads. In a mesmerizing portrait, a young Kashmir Indian woman spins with grace, her spinning wheel an extension of her artistic expression. Across continents, in traditional Swiss dress, a group of women gather to engage in the timeless art of wool processing. Their rhythmic movements intertwine with laughter and conversation as they create yarns that tell stories passed down through generations. In the enchanting town of Taormina, amidst breathtaking views, women diligently spin and sew. Their nimble fingers dance across spinning wheels while their eyes capture inspiration from the beauty surrounding them. Far in the East, a young Japanese woman finds solace in the meditative act of using a spinning wheel. With each turn, she weaves together tradition and innovation to create delicate threads that embody both history and modernity. In Egypt's bustling streets, silk spinners skillfully maneuver rudimentary machines required for spinning. Amidst this vibrant scene stands a spinning wheel - an emblematic tool connecting past traditions with present craftsmanship. A woman sits serenely before her rustic house on a street in San Gimignano, Italy - her hands effortlessly guiding wool onto spindles as she embraces centuries-old techniques handed down by her ancestors. Dressed in traditional Sardinian costumes adorned with vibrant colors and patterns, women wind wool with skein-winders. Through this ancient ritual rooted deeply within their culture lies not only practicality but also celebration - celebrating heritage and preserving customs for future generations. Whether it be through landscapes or portraits capturing moments frozen in time or glimpses into diverse cultures worldwide – these images showcase the universal language spoken by those who dedicate themselves to mastering the craft of wool winding. Across continents and ages alike, these remarkable women continue to weave threads that connect us all.