Skein winder, locally called gong ak. Most skein winders used today are very plain with no carving. This is an old one, and has some silk left on it. Hexagonal framework with six vertical struts joined at the top and bottom with wooden panels carved with floral designs. A skein of silk is wound round one end of the winder.
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