A Group of Four Balls of Leftover Yarn: Beautiful Objects

late nineteenth, early twentieth century
in diameter: 2 3/4", 2 1/2", 2 1/2", 2 1/4"; 7 cm, 6.5 cm, 6.5 cm, 5.5

Here are four balls of cotton yarn that are wound from threads that have been knotted together--in Japan the kind of weaving done with leftover yarn is referred to as zanshi ori.

In three of these four balls you can easily see the conglomeration of pieces of random yarns that have been hand knotted together to form one, long filament whose intention was to be used in weaving.

It is a beautiful group, with much aesthetic appeal and, as well, the group can be employed in any sort of art or art-related endeavor--or admired as it is.