Fragment of squared linen

Inventory number: FT 96
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

Decorated with parallel blue bands, grouped in threes and crossing at right angles in a balanced rhythm.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

9th - 11th century

Material:

Linen, Wool and silk (?)

Dimensions:

Warp: 14.5 cm, weft: 5.5 cm

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Ecru linen weave with blue wefts in silk or wool

I. Ground weave

Warp:

natural-coloured linen Z: 30/cm; blue silk? wool? slightly Z; pattern: 36 linen – 8 blue – 2 linen – 8 blue – 2 linen – 8 blue

Weft:

natural-coloured linen Z: 18/cm; blue silk? wool? slightly Z; pattern: 26 linen – (14-16) blue – 2 linen – (14-16) blue – 2 linen (14-16) blue

Other features:

woven on a loom with shafts: when weaving the blue wefts, the warp yarns are paired (without crossing)

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