Fragment
13th century-14th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
17 fragments of blue silk twill, one with brown and cream braid edging. Some fragments now without the braid have stitching holes showing where it once joined the main blue fabrix.
The silk is 2/1 twill warp (Z-spun). Warp threads approx 35pcm, weft threads approx 33pcm.
The silk is 2/1 twill warp (Z-spun). Warp threads approx 35pcm, weft threads approx 33pcm.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk twill with braid |
| Brief description | Fragments of silk twill, Iran, 13th century-14th century |
| Physical description | 17 fragments of blue silk twill, one with brown and cream braid edging. Some fragments now without the braid have stitching holes showing where it once joined the main blue fabrix. The silk is 2/1 twill warp (Z-spun). Warp threads approx 35pcm, weft threads approx 33pcm. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr A.D.H. Bivar |
| Object history | Registered File number 1987/1470. Excavated at Ghubayra, near Kirman, Iran. |
| Bibliographic reference | L. Woolley, "Mediaeval Textiles Excavated at Ghubayra", Iran 37 (1989): 51-56. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.191-1987 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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