Mary bought her modern spinning wheel from New Zealand ... Now it's a country craft, a hobby and form of relaxation. the majority of Mary's work is for decoration and soft furnishings.

ISEHARA, Kanagawa Prefecture--Every Japanese over a certain age can fondly recall playing with an ”Oyama koma” spinning top during ... his fears about the craft disappearing once he is gone.

The researchers are keen to stress that this was a space where craft activities took place ... tension while the weaver weaves – six spinning wheels, a copper alloy thimble, and a decorated ...