Antique Wooden Charkha (Spinning Wheel) | Handcrafted Heritage from Rural India | Circa Early 1900s

Symbol of Self-Reliance & Indian Craftsmanship

Celebrate the spirit of India’s artisanal and cultural legacy with this authentic early 20th-century wooden Charkha—a beautifully hand-carved spinning wheel once central to daily rural life. Made entirely from solid hardwood and reinforced with hand-forged iron, this antique is both a functional artefact and a symbolic icon of resilience, independence, and timeless craftsmanship.

✦ A Heritage Tool with Timeless Meaning

The Charkha spinning wheel was more than just a household tool—it embodied self-sufficiency and cultural pride. Most famously promoted by Mahatma Gandhi during the Swadeshi Movement, it became a national symbol of Indian independence, representing the dignity of local production over colonial imports.

Owning this piece means owning a tangible reminder of India’s fight for freedom and its deep-rooted traditions of craft and community.

✦ Mastercrafted Form

This antique floor-standing Charkha is a masterpiece of early 1900s village craftsmanship, featuring:

• Solid wooden driving wheel, reinforced with original metal rings and brackets

• Authentic spindle arm, yarn guides, and tension system, all intact with a deep patina

• Robust floor base with mortise and tenon joinery for strength and balance

• Historic surface wear and marks, consistent with use and age, adding depth and authenticity

Every element was hand-assembled with care, designed to perform with both utility and aesthetic grace.

✦ Styling Suggestions

Today, this antique spinning wheel serves as a statement piece for interiors that value history and authenticity. Place it:

• In a reading nook or study for a thoughtful, cultural focal point

• Under gallery lighting as heritage décor in a boutique or museum-like space

• Within rustic, bohemian, or eclectic interiors to add soulful texture and storytelling

✦ Key Features

• Origin: Rural India

• Period: Early 1900s (Antique, over 100 years old)

• Material: Solid hardwood with original hand-forged iron reinforcements

• Dimensions: Width 100 cm × Height 60 cm × Depth 60 cm

• Weight: Approx. 15 kg

• Finish: Naturally aged wood with dark patina

✦ Why This Piece Stands Out

✔ Authentic antique Indian Charkha, not a reproduction
✔ Rich in cultural symbolism and independence-era history
✔ Handcrafted with traditional joinery and iron fittings
✔ Rare decorative object for collectors, heritage homes, and cultural stylists
✔ A conversation piece that bridges art, history, and design

✦ Delivery & Collection

This item will be professionally packed and shipped across the UK with white-glove care. Local collection by appointment is also available. For trade requests or styling consultations, please contact Regen Bespoke directly.

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