A charred skein of linen thread, dating to around 3200 BC
A charred skein of linen thread, dating to around 3200 BC
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From the pile dwelling settlement of Nußdorf-Maurach, Überlingen, Lake Constance. The damp environment has preserved it in good condition.
Original: https://social.anoxinon.de/@ninawillburger/110846863428090183
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Sorry, what is a skein?
2 0 ReplyIt's how yarn is usually sold in stores. It's then turned into different forms depending on how it's going to be used
4 0 ReplyA skein is a coil of yarn or other thread.
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Anyone know how that was likely formed?
Could this be the work of a neolithic niddy noddy?
2 0 ReplyI would guess a form of drop spindle. But who knows, maybe the Niddy Noddy is older than we think!
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