Name/Title
Ancient textiles, modern science IIEntry/Object ID
NK8800.5.E87.2019Description
This book follows the success of the first proceedings, published in 2013, that catalogued the European Textile Forum's formative years. The proceedings highlights the range of subjects and approaches, from improved forms of notation for nalbinding and terminology for non-woven fabric structures, to presentation and practical interpretation of new and unique discoveries from Lengberg Castle and of Roman leather underpants. The significance of unrealised assumptions and unappreciated historic decisions is shown through the discovery of weaving tablets unrecognised during their excavation and the effects of water supply on the outcome of dyeing in Pompeii. Practical investigations of historic resist dyeing, methods to selectively colour early Byzantine embroidery after its completion, and how the choice of metal in dyeing kettles influences dyeing outcomes make up the rest of this volume. The European Textile Forum provides a place where ideas can be exchanged and aims to give a good practical foundation for further research.Lexicon
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conference proceedings, conferences, textile chemistry, textile fabrics--ancientBook Details
Author
European Textile ForumEditor
Heather Hopkins, Katrin KaniaPublisher
Oxbow BooksDate Published
2019Call No.
NK8800.5.E87.2019ISBN
1789251206, 9781789251203LCCN
2018960837Notes
Length: 140