Charkha Wheel - Deluxe Book

Charkhas&nbsp;are the perfect wheel to use for spinning fibers with short staple lengths such as&nbsp;<a title="Cotton Fiber" href=https://woolery.com/"https://woolery.com/fiber/cellulose/cotton-fiber.html">cotton,&nbsp;silk,&nbsp;angora&nbsp;or any fine fiber.&nbsp;</p> <p>Extremely portable as everything folds up into a case that has the contours of a hardback book.&nbsp;</p> <p>Imported from India, this is the authentic "Gandhi" Charkha Wheel. You might recall Ben Kingsley in the movie spinning on one of these. Hand-crafted in teak by an Indian firm for domestic users (yes, they are still used today), the most popular size is the book Charkha.</p> <p>This deluxe model provides the familiar smooth "feel" of spinning on a traditional spinning wheel.</p> <h2><span class="wooleryDefault">Features:</span></h2> <ul> <li>Closed Size: 2.25" x 9.75" x 6.5"</li> <li>3 Spindles</li> <li>Poly Drive Band</li> <li>Skeiner</li> <li>Virtually maintenance free with self lubricating parts</li> <li>Hand crafted in India</li> </ul> <p><span class="wooleryDefault">Note: this product is a true charkha wheel handmade in India. As such, each wheel will have slight cosmetic differences.&nbsp; We hope you enjoy your charkha, a very efficient tool and a sure conversation piece!</span></p> <h3><span class="wooleryDefault">Optional Accessories:</span></h3> <ul> <li><a title="Charkha Poly Drive Band Set" href=https://woolery.com/"https://woolery.com/charkha-poly-drive-band-set.html">Cotton Punis</a></li> <li><a title="Charkha Spindle" href=https://woolery.com/"https://woolery.com/charkha-spindle.html">Charkha Spindle</a></li> </ul>">