[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Physical](https://indike.org/pramana/inp) › [Artefacts](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact) › [Indian Museum, Kolkata](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.im) › Charka # Charka Charka: It consists of three parts, i.e., a heavy rectangular pedestal with two grooves, into which two wooden piece with a perforation from its middle are attached. A circular wheel with a wooden rod is attached to its centre. All parts are attached together to form a machine for spinning natural fibres into yarn. - **Kind:** artefact --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.im.83-101](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.im.83-101) · Pramāṇa