Qasr Ibrim QI00 1000 Cotton tabby, s/s
Catalogue number
QI00 1000
Description
Strip of fuzzy almost white tabby (C)
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
23
mm
W.
105
mm
Preservation state
organic
Relative quality
medium
Fabric structure
tabby
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | cotton | cotton | ||
| Fibre identification method | naked eye | naked eye | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | single | single | ||
| Twist strength | medium | medium | ||
| Twist | s | s | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 13.0 | 10.5 | ||
| Thread count range | 10 - 11 |
FURTHER DETAILS
Other features
System 1 threads spaced. System 2 thicker yarn.
Bindings 1 and 3 in fine, strong, S spun cotton yarn. Binding 2 – uncertain but probably blue. Total length of strap (B + C) 140mm. Total length across top of A 150mm. For details, see drawing. Could be part of a small cod-piece or loin cloth.
Data recorded by
Felicity Wild and John Peter Wild
Data entered by
Bela Dimova
Date of study
2008