Date: Circa early 20th century
Geography: India
Dimensions: Approx. 50cm L x 7cm W x 7cm D (each)
Weight: 674g [each / pair]
Material: Wood
Condition: Very good for their age, with the usual chips, dents and wear, and slightly misshapen, which adds to their character. See photos.
This pair of antique Indian clubs, size 2, is hand turned from wood, each with a bulbous, teardrop-shaped head, a long tapering neck and a rounded knob at the base for grip. The wood has a warm, rich patina from years of handling.
Indian clubs are weighted clubs swung in flowing circular patterns to build strength, flexibility and endurance, particularly in the shoulders, arms and core. They have their roots in traditional Indian wrestling and martial training, where heavy wooden clubs known as mugdar or jori were used for conditioning.
British soldiers serving in India took up the practice in the 19th century and brought it home, where Indian clubs became hugely popular in Victorian and Edwardian physical culture. They were used in army training, schools and gymnasiums, and even featured at the Olympic Games, before spreading around the world as a method of fitness.
Today, these clubs make a characterful display piece for a home, study or gym, as well as a link to the history of physical training.
As with all our antique pieces, these clubs are one of a kind, and natural signs of age, wear and handling should be expected as part of their authentic character. Dimensions and weight are approximate.
Date: Circa early 20th century
Geography: India
Dimensions: Approx. 50cm L x 7cm W x 7cm D (each)
Weight: 674g [each / pair]
Material: Wood
Condition: Very good for their age, with the usual chips, dents and wear, and slightly misshapen, which adds to their character. See photos.
This pair of antique Indian clubs, size 2, is hand turned from wood, each with a bulbous, teardrop-shaped head, a long tapering neck and a rounded knob at the base for grip. The wood has a warm, rich patina from years of handling.
Indian clubs are weighted clubs swung in flowing circular patterns to build strength, flexibility and endurance, particularly in the shoulders, arms and core. They have their roots in traditional Indian wrestling and martial training, where heavy wooden clubs known as mugdar or jori were used for conditioning.
British soldiers serving in India took up the practice in the 19th century and brought it home, where Indian clubs became hugely popular in Victorian and Edwardian physical culture. They were used in army training, schools and gymnasiums, and even featured at the Olympic Games, before spreading around the world as a method of fitness.
Today, these clubs make a characterful display piece for a home, study or gym, as well as a link to the history of physical training.
As with all our antique pieces, these clubs are one of a kind, and natural signs of age, wear and handling should be expected as part of their authentic character. Dimensions and weight are approximate.
