Japanese Wooden Silk Thread Spool Itomaki Vtg Bobbin Frame Spinning Wheel JK822 shokudai Item weight: 254 grams

Item weight:  254 grams

There is a metal handle fixed to the top and a small metal knob on the door

The picture on the chest of drawers is a typical Japanese family crest

Japanese standing lantern for Obon festival

Japanese Wooden Silk Thread Spool Itomaki Vtg Bobbin Frame Spinning Wheel JK822 shokudai Item weight: 254 gramsJapanese Wooden Thread Spool This is a vintage Japanese spool, or itomaki, used to wind and store copious amounts of silk thread used in the production of kimono and other popular traditional textiles. The thread is simply wound around the frame like a modern bobbin. This item was used in tandem with a machine called "zakuri" which was typically hand powered and spun silk thread with quick efficiency. These spools can also be repurposed as stands for