Five Balls of Leftover Cotton Yarn: Zanshi

early to mid twentieth century
from 1 1/2" to 2", 4 cm to 5 cm in diameter
170 grams total

Here are five 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.

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.