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Hand spinning

Scope note

Spinning of fibers done by hand rather than by machine, often producing a less than regular yarn.

This term has 1 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Technique

Getty AAT term number

300053662

Broader Terms used

spinning (textile process)

Equivalent Terms used

handspun

Created

13yrs ago

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