A Group of Six Old Yarn Balls in Various Material: Leftover Yarn

early twentieth century
diameter sizes from 2 1/2" to 3 1/2", 6.5 cm to 9 cm

Here are six balls of yarn, a few of which that are wound from threads that have been either knotted together--in Japan the kind of weaving done with leftover yarn is referred to as zanshi ori, or some other leftover material such as the orange toned ball which shows safflower dyed silk floss on its exterior.

In some of these 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.