Delineation of Coptic Weaving Characteristics

Tunic fragment. Coptic. Egypt. Late Antique - Early Byzantine. 5th-6th century. All-wool weft-faced compound tabby with tapestry inserts. 968.323.1.

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About the Project

Dr. El-Homossani’s research centered around a survey of the Coptic textiles in the ROM’s collection, specifically identifying and delineating their weave characteristics. He chose a representative range of these textiles, and gathered quantitative data though “systemic examination and structural analysis.”