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Lucet
Braiding Tool
Fashioned
after an ancient Viking tool for making cord for lacing or added
decoration to clothing.
$16.00
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Mahogany
or Poplar |
Lucets date back to at least the 17th century and were used to
make a tight, strong cord for lacing or added decoration to
clothing. |
On the right are Viking lucets made of bone.
These came from an archeological dig done in York,
England.
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Lucet Kits are also available
including a lucet, bobbin with yarn and directions on how to use
a lucet. Click on the photo to the left for more.... |
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Drop
Spindles
Spindles are
made from restored spinning bobbins that were used in weaving shuttles
at
woolen mills.
$15.00 |
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Top:
12"/ 3½
Ounce Drop Spindle
Bottom: 10"/2½ Ounce Drop Spindle
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Candle
Bobbins
Bobbins
wound with 2½ ounces of yarn. Candle is included.
$15.00
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8" or
10" all wood, dark stain
8-9" with brass bands
7-8" with steel
bands
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