Woollen tunic with sleeves cut. A single multi-coloured tapestry band, with alternating geometric motifs and stylised figures and red crenulation along the side, forms the clavi and outlines the neckline. The latter is enriched with two rows of red palm leaves.
Origin:
Egypt
Date:
5th - 7th century
Material:
Linen and wool
Dimensions:
Warp: 58 cm, weft: 77 cm
Comparisons:
Deutsches Textilmuseum, inv. 1217.
Leiden, inv. F 1984/11.1 (entire tunic).
Provenance:
Collection Coptic textiles Fill-Trevisiol: donation
Location:
Musée royal de Mariemont
Woollen and linen tapestry
I. Ground weave
Warp:
natural-coloured wool S: 11/cm
Weft:
natural-coloured wool S: 36/cm
Weave:
weft-faced tabby
II. Tapestry areas
Warp:
natural-coloured wool S: 11/cm
Weft:
red, blue, yellow, pink, green and natural-coloured wool S: +/- 70/cm; natural-coloured linen S: 44/cm
Weave:
weft-faced tabby
Sewing Yarn:
S2Z
Special techniques:
slit tapestry, eccentric weft, vertical weft brocading with red, blue and white wool 3S, dovetailing; sewn-on finger-weaving to finish the neck opening