Yarn Collection (page 3)

P.O. Dept. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. P.O. Dept. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
P.O. Dept. between 1910 and 1920. USA. Women operating Union Special sewing machines

Comforts Committee of Navy League, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Comforts Committee of Navy League, between 1910 and 1920. USA. First World War: women using circular knitting machines to produce socks for sailors

Esquisse pour l'église Sainte-Elisabeth : L'Education de la Vierge, 1872
Esquisse pour l'eglise Sainte-Elisabeth : L'Education de la Vierge, 1872. The education of the Virgin

Elderly woman sitting on porch spinning, c1894. Creator: Charles Richards Dodge
Elderly woman sitting on porch spinning, c1894

La tapisserie (les cinq tisseuses), 1924. Creator: Paul Serusier
La tapisserie (les cinq tisseuses), 1924. Weaving (the five weavers). Women around a loom

Le Fil d'Ariane, c.1889. Creator: Henry Cros
Le Fil d'Ariane, c.1889. Ariadne's Thread. Greek mythology: the daughter of King Minos of Crete gives Theseus a ball of yarn to lay a trail as he sets out to kill the Minotaur

Spindle-Spinning Wool Gathered from the Hedges, 1943. Creator: Unknown
Spindle-Spinning Wool Gathered from the Hedges, 1943. British women contribute to the war effort. From "Women's Institutes, by Cicely McCall. [Collins, London, 1943]

Knitted Waterfall - Crochet
Vertigo Artography

Hue Coloured Fabrics & Thread Drying
Saurabh Sirohiya

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron

Top. Creator: Unknown
Top. Additional Info: Upper part of white linen fabric

Apron. Creator: Unknown
Apron

Shift. Creator: Unknown
Shift

The blanket maker - Navaho, c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The blanket maker - Navaho, c1904. Navajo woman, half-length portrait, seated, facing front, holding yarn, facing slightly right

Alpaca Farm. Millbrook, New York, USA

Colorful sky
Hosein.Riahi

God's Eye Mexican Arts & Crafts

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board)
823237 The Same Old Yarn, 1918 (watercolour, gouache and pencil on board) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952); 88.9x64.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Same Old Yarn)

Woman on Veranda, Spinning... 18th century. Creator: Shunsho
Woman on Veranda, Spinning; another Pounding Cloth on Rock in Foreground, 18th century

Advert, Laidlaw & Fairgrieve, Galashiels, Scotland
Advert for Laidlaw & Fairgrieve, Yarn Spinners, Ladhope Mills, Galashiels, Scotland. 1905

England, Somerset, Dunster, The Yarn Market

Grandmother with her grandson, 1875. Creator: Kristian Zahrtmann
Grandmother with her grandson, 1875

A housewife at her loom, with her two children, 1859. Creator: Constantin Hansen
A housewife at her loom, with her two children, 1859

Colorful thread drying under sunlight, Narayanganj, Bangladesh

Two women hanging dyed yarn from boats to dry in a traditional weaving village on Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Woman hanging dyed yarn from a boat to dry in a traditional weaving village on Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Saquisili Market, Balls of Dyed Yarn For Sale, Wool, Saquisili, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador

Chile, Los Lagos Region, Puerto Montt, Angelmo harbor market, Chiloe wool yarn dyed with natural dyes

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Looms in a factury in the Kente weavers village

Woman in rows, Franciacorta, Lombardy district, Brescia province, Italy. (MR)

Thread drying
Shaibal Nandi

Two models discuss the simply lovely crochet yarn, an advert for Ardern's Lustrous Crochet Date: 1918

Art deco advert for Viyella knitting yarn, a silhouette of a lady's hands knitting. Date: 1931

A tow breaker machine, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A reeling machine, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A hackling machine, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Striking up, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A Plain Power Loom, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A bleaching liquor cave, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Bleaching yarn on grass, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Linen manufacture, Yarn bleaching on grass Date: late 19th century

A Spinning Frame, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A Dobbie Loom, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A bale of flax, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Jacquard Looms, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

A boom yard, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Peaking, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

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"Yarn: A Thread of Stories and Creativity Unraveled" In the world of art, there are countless threads that weave together tales of history, culture, and imagination. Just like a ball holds endless possibilities for creation, so does the concept of "yarn" in various forms. One such depiction is found in an anonymous American 19th-century oil painting titled "CAT & KITTENS. " This charming artwork captures the playful nature of felines as they engage with a ball of yarn. The scene evokes warmth and nostalgia, reminding us how simple pleasures can bring joy to our lives. Another representation comes from a captivating piece called "Ripping Yarn, " where an artist skillfully portrays the unraveling process. As each strand separates from its companions, it symbolizes the untangling of life's complexities or perhaps even breaking free from constraints. On a different note, we encounter Harris Tweed spinning through time-honored techniques. The rhythmic motion involved in hand-spinning this renowned fabric creates not only exquisite textiles but also connects us to generations past who mastered this craft. Delving into humor and whimsy, we stumble upon a cartoon depicting someone swallowing an entire skein of yarn. This amusing image reminds us not to take life too seriously and encourages embracing unexpected adventures along our journey. The transformative power is further exemplified by turning an Old English Sheepdog's fluffy coat into wool. Witnessing this metamorphosis highlights how resourcefulness can be found even in unexpected places – truly showcasing nature's ability to provide inspiration for human creativity. In heartwarming scenes like "Grandfather Welcomes His Granddaughter, " we witness cherished moments shared between family members while engaging with knitting needles and colorful balls of yarn. These intergenerational connections remind us that crafting traditions hold immense value beyond their practicality; they foster bonds that withstand the test of time.