This made it possible to make threads from both animal and plant fibers and was essentially the starting point for all textiles. These tools were used to spin thread from the Iron Age and into the ...

Africa holds a vibrant legacy in cotton spinning, woven into the fabric of its cultural history. This article unveils the ...

An engraving showing how yarn spinning wheels were used in the home before the Industrial Revolution. Under this system, local textile manufacturers would have deals with individual families.