Spinner

The spinner transformed the shapeless mass of hemp and linen balls into a thread which was then woven to obtain sheets, blankets and skirts. It is an ancient profession that has almost disappeared due to industrialization. The decline began in 1764, when James Hargreaves invented the first mechanical spinning wheel with intermittent work (Spinning Jenny or Giannetta) which he patented in 1770. Some cities, such as Prato in Italy or Huddersfield in England, have transformed the wisdom of this craft into the main industrial sector.

Setting: Italy Status: Critically Endangered

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