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1900s Antique Wooden Indian Silk Floor Charka Spinning Wheel
£315.00 GBP
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A Working Piece of Textile History
An early 20th-century floor charka (spinning wheel) that was actually used to spin cotton into thread, just as it had been done for centuries before it.
Crafted entirely from solid wood with remarkable precision, this charka showcases the ingenuity of traditional Indian design. The large gear wheel, the clever mechanics, the balanced proportions—every element was thoughtfully engineered for hours of spinning work. And here's what's extraordinary: it still works. The wheel turns, the mechanisms engage, and it's ready to spin thread just as it did over a century ago.
Functional Art with Soul
Whether you're a textile artist wanting to connect with ancient spinning techniques, a collector of traditional tools, or simply someone who appreciates objects with cultural depth and working integrity, this charka is exceptional.
It's a tangible link to India's rich textile heritage and the skilled hands that created the fabrics the world once coveted. Rare to find one still in working condition.
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Collection
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Shipping
As every order is unique, the costs of delivery will vary depending on the size, weight, location and destination of your chosen items. When available, special delivery conditions such as fixed price or courier delivery will be displayed at check out. For our large items like cupboards or chests the delivery is around £69 UK wide (excluding Northern Ireland).
Tables Delivery & Assembly
Some of our tables are delivered by a specialist 2-man furniture courier. We offer two options:
- White Glove Delivery — £149: Delivered, positioned, and fully assembled in your room of choice. All packaging removed.
- Room of Choice Delivery — £129: Delivered to your room of choice, ready for self-assembly.
Both options include careful handling and are available across mainland UK. Contact us for a quote for remote postcodes or international delivery.
Delivery times vary by item size. Large furniture (such as dining tables and cupboards) typically ships within 7–14 working days. Smaller items up to 120cm in length usually ship within 2–4 working days. Once your order is ready and shipping has been arranged, we will contact you to confirm delivery details. For larger pieces we work with specialist furniture couriers, and delivery timelines can occasionally be longer depending on your location and courier availability — we’ll keep in touch throughout and update you as soon as a date is confirmed.
International shipping
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Returns
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
We can offer an exchange or refund on items that are returned to us in the same condition, including packaging, and sold within 14 days of receipt.
We do not accept returns on antiques as noted on the product pages. Read our Return Policy on non-refundable items.
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