Vindolanda VIN TT/85/086 [TT/85/86] Half-basket weave z/zz
Catalogue number
VIN TT/85/086 [TT/85/86]
Description
Half-basket weave scrap, with tapestry-woven band and hem
Context
Site
Vindolanda
Context
Vindolanda praetorium of Cerialis VIA (yard)
Excavation year
1985
Site phase
Basic information
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
half-basket weave
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | naked eye | naked eye | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single, paired | ||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | z | zz | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 8.0 | 15.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
Data recorded by
John Peter Wild
Data entered by
Bela Dimova
Date of study
1973-2020