Author
Unknown
Publication Date
240
Publication Place
Hawara (made) -
Subject
Africa Archaeology Textiles Hats & Headwear
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Width: 21.6cm, Height: 12.2cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
T.235-1977
Record ID
T.235-1977
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
240
Notes
This small piece of linen fragment is made in a technique known as sprang. Sprang, which is originally a Scandinavian word, is made with threads stretched in tension and secured at both ends. The lengthways threads are then twisted in such a way that a net-like textile is produced. Burials from many sites in Egypt reveal that sprang was popular in particular for headwear, such as caps and harnets and snoods. A married woman in Egypt during the Roman and Byzantine periods was expected to cover her head when out of doors. The many finds show that Egyptians mastered the technique of sprang and its rich patternmaking potential.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Linen in sprang technique Linen Sprang
Fiziksel açıklama
Fragment of linen sprang with an openwork structure mounted on card, most likely from a hairnet with top intact.
