Qasr Ibrim QI98 1342 Tabby, s/s
Catalogue number
QI98 1342
Description
Series of fragments of very friable open tabby
Context
Basic information
Dimensions
L.
350
mm
W.
130
mm
Preservation state
organic
Fabric structure
tabby
| System 1 | System 2 | Warp 2 | Suppl. yarn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | cotton | cotton | ||
| Fibre identification method | naked eye | naked eye | ||
| Colour | ||||
| Yarn structure | ||||
| Twist strength | overspun | strong | ||
| Twist | s | s | ||
| Twist angle average | ||||
| Twist angle range | ||||
| Diameter average | ||||
| Diameter range | ||||
| Thread count average | 10.0 | 10.0 | ||
| Thread count range |
FURTHER DETAILS
Other features
7 pieces + a dozen tiny fragments. Some of the scraps are burnt and colour change across the fabric suggests it was near fire.
Sewing
Description
Rolled hem on one fragment, parallel to system 2, 5mm wide, worked z on inner edge in z plied 2 ply.
Sewing yarn structure
plied
Sewing yarn twist direction
Z2
Data recorded by
Felicity Wild and John Peter Wild
Data entered by
Bela Dimova
Date of study
2009