Carved Folk Art Yarn Winder in a Bottle Whimsy man and bear its edges softened and worn

its edges softened and worn smooth with age and use

but imagine it would shine up some if desired

at its lowest point it measures 1 inch high

MA in 1991

Carved Folk Art Yarn Winder in a Bottle Whimsy man and bear its edges softened and wornI've long been marveling at wooden whimsy chains carved from one piece of wood, but since discovering the world of winders in bottles also called "Niddy Noddies" I'm even more astounded! I found this one at Brimfield and have looked at a lot since and while there are some more elaborate, I really love the elegance of this one, with its four posted winder standing upright, squarely wrapped in what was once I imagine bright red, white and blue silk