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An Indian Early 20th Century Oak Charkra,
Mark J West
for sale €515     $559
£440
Mark J West

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An Indian Early 20th Century Oak Charkra,

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Mark J West
Description

An oak Charka (yarn winder) India early 20th century This is an authentic item made for use and not a tourist item The form is often associated with Mahatma Gandi as he used it as a symbol of self reliance and economic independence

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
1760cm (692.91")
Declaration

Mark J West has dated this Indian Oak Charkha Wheel to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185156
Dealers Internal Reference
2271
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Description
An oak Charka (yarn winder) India early 20th century This is an authentic item made for use and not a tourist item The form is often associated with Mahatma Gandi as he used it as a symbol of self reliance and economic independence
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
1760cm (692.91")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this Indian Oak Charkha Wheel to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1185156
Dealers Internal Ref
2271
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark J West Profile Page

Trade Associations

Mark J West is a registered member of BADA 

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An early twentieth-century Indian oak charkha spinning wheel featuring a slatted drive wheel reinforced with iron bands on a low wooden base.
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Archive I An early twentieth-century Indian oak charkha spinning wheel featuring a slatted drive wheel reinforced with iron bands on a low wooden base.

An Indian early 20th century oak Charkra,

Archive II An early twentieth-century Indian oak charkha spinning wheel featuring a slatted drive wheel reinforced with iron bands on a low wooden base. View II
Archive III An early twentieth-century Indian oak charkha spinning wheel featuring a slatted drive wheel reinforced with iron bands on a low wooden base. View III
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Mark J West

Mark J West
Telephone 07956 117 693
Location
Surrey
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/markjwest
Verified Since Dec 2016
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Mark J West
Mark J West
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Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
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An early twentieth-century Indian oak charkha spinning wheel featuring a slatted drive wheel reinforced with iron bands on a low wooden base.
An Indian early 20th century oak Charkra,
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An early twentieth-century Indian oak charkha spinning wheel featuring a slatted drive wheel reinforced with iron bands on a low wooden base.
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The charkha is a traditional floor-mounted spinning wheel originated in Asia, extensively used in India for hand-spinning cotton and natural fibres. It gained iconic status during the 20th-century Swadeshi movement as a symbol of self-reliance and domestic textile production.

Traditional charkhas were constructed from dense local hardwoods or oak, joined using mortise and tenon timber joints. Iron bands, studs, and strapping were frequently applied to reinforce the wheel rim and axle housing during continuous use.

Authentic period examples feature hand-forged iron hardware, hand-carved timber elements, and wear consistent with repetitive manual operation, such as smoothed axles and natural oxidisation on metal joinery.

Interior designers frequently position a charkha as a low-level sculptural accent in an empty corner, on a wide hearth, or mounted on a low display pedestal to highlight its geometric form and timber patina.

Maintain the wood by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish periodically. Keep the item in a stable environment away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.
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