Gandhi's use of the spinning wheel was one of the most significant
unifying elements of the nationalist movement in India. Spinning
was seen as an economic and political activity that could bring
together the diverse population of South Asia, and allow the
formerly elite nationalist movement to connect to the broader
Indian population. This book looks at the politics of spinning both
as a visual symbol and as a symbolic practice. It traces the
genealogy of spinning from its early colonial manifestations in
Company painting to its appropriation by the anti-colonial
movement. This complex of visual imagery and performative ritual
had the potential to overcome labour, gender, and religious
divisions and thereby produce an accessible and effective symbol
for the Gandhian anti-colonial movement. By thoroughly examining
all aspects of this symbol's deployment, this book unpacks the
politics of the spinning wheel and provides a model for the
analysis of political symbols elsewhere. It also probes the
successes of India's particular anti-colonial movement, making an
invaluable contribution to studies in social and cultural history,
as well as South Asian Studies.
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