Burr Puzzle Structured Yarn Winders

19th-20th century
Yarn Winders
Wood, Yarn
Shanxi Province
Yizhitang Collection

• Historically, yarn winders featured either three or six rods in intricate burr puzzle structure designs. While a basic flat board could only manage one or two yarn varieties, these burr puzzle structure winders could accommodate up to six distinct yarn types.
• Contrasting with burr puzzles, the yarn winder's construction is exceptionally compact. Combined with the external coating of paint, these burr puzzle structuredwinders are typically impenetrable and cannot be disassembled.

Reference and image source: Classical Chinese Puzzle Project (C2P2)