old wooden wheel on stand #2

This wooden wheel is a beautiful decorative piece. It was once a part of a spinning wheel, known as a Charkha, used for spinning cotton fibers.

In the 20th century, the Charkha became a symbol of Gandhi's movement for Indian independence. As a tool for the emancipation of the Indian people from British colonization, Gandhi used the Charkha to empower the poor population to spin cotton with simple means, regaining their financial autonomy.

• h 65cm, w 54cm
• unique piece from India
• material: wood
• original condition