Qasr Ibrim QI00 1173 Linen basket weave, S2*
Catalogue number
QI00 1173
Description
Piece of fineish basket-weave with border attached
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
220
mm
W.
180
mm
Preservation state
organic
Relative quality
fineish
Fabric structure
basket weave
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | flax | flax | ||
| Fibre identification method | naked eye | naked eye | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | spliced | spliced | ||
| Twist strength | ||||
| Twist | S2z | |||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 9.5 | 7.0 | ||
| Thread count range | 9 - 10 |
Sewing
Description
Parallel to system 2, a three-strand plait sewn to raw edge. Plait of 3 strands of 6 yarns each, sewn with z pair. Not integral to textile. Width 4mm. Ends in unclear projection. Possibly traces of pile/loop decoration.
Sewing yarn structure
single, paired
Sewing yarn twist direction
zz
Data recorded by
Felicity Wild and John Peter Wild
Data entered by
Bela Dimova
Date of study
2008