VIN 73-75 014 Wool half-basket weave, z/zz
Catalogue number
VIN 73-75 014
Inventory number
11
Description
Numerous fragments (c. 150 cm2) of a fine very dark brown half-basket weave.
Warp yarn fairly wide set. Yarn in the warp varies in thickness, is stronger spun than the weft, but is covered by weft where the cloth is well preserved.
Context
Basic information
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
half-basket weave
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | wool | wool | ||
| Fibre identification method | ||||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single, paired | ||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | z | zz | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 10.0 | 36.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Edges
Remains of a reinforced selvedge show the passage of weft 1 - over - 1 over 3 groups of 3 warp-threads each.
Selvedge type
reinforced
Fleece analysis
MLR a, generalised medium; b, true fine.
References
Wild, John Peter. “The Textiles from Vindolanda 1973-1975.” In Vindolanda III. Bardon Mill: The Vindolanda Trust, 1977.
Data recorded by
John Peter Wild
Data entered by
Bela Dimova
Date of study
1973-2020