Lattu

Wooden Spinning Top (Lattu style) – Likely India

This simple, hand-turned wooden spinning top reflects a traditional utilitarian design commonly found in South Asia. Known in India as a lattu, this type of top is played using a wound string and launched with skill and precision.

Its unpainted surface and worn metal tip suggest regular use, emphasizing function over decoration. Variations of this design can be found across several regions, where children often adapt their own launching methods using everyday materials, a bottle cap in this case.