Textile Fragment

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The looped weft borders surrounding the central composition of dancing figures give this piece a three-dimensional quality. The accentuated length of the loops allows for a close examination of these threads and how they were spun. We have learned there is great variation in the diameter of the threads.

Textile Fragment, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave

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Textile Fragment, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave
Textile Fragment, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave
Textile Fragment, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave
Textile Fragment, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave
Textile Fragment, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave
Textile Fragment, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave

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