Band fragment

Inventory number: FT 211C
Photo Michel Lechien, Musée royal de Mariemont

This band was probably woven separately with a view to being appliquéd onto a piece of clothing. The design is a frieze of ecru crosses on a reddish-brown ground.

Origin:

Egypt

Date:

5th - 7th century

Material:

Wool

Dimensions:

Warp: 15.7 cm; weft: 4.5 cm

Provenance:

Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation

Location:

Musée royal de Mariemont

Woollen tapestry

I. No ground weave


II. Tapestry areas

Warp:

natural-coloured wool S: 8/cm

Weft:

natural-coloured, brown and red wool S: +/- 55/cm

Weave:

weft-faced tabby

Special techniques:

slit tapestry, eccentric weft

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