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Excerpt from Catalogue of d104iles From Burying-Grounds in Egypt, Vol. 2: Period of Transition and of Christian Emblems
In another style of weaving found at this time, the threads enter into the texture of the garment itself. They are of wool or linen, and are inserted in the linen ground in a manner Closely resembling darn ing or brocading. The threads are inlaid, passing backwards and forwards in the direction of the weft according to the exigencies of the pattern without being carried to the limits of the stuff. The simplest example of this is No. 561, with a diaper pattern in dark blue wool. This is a favourite process for weaving shoulder bands in linen tunics of the later type. Weavings of this Class appear to be found only on linen tunics, as their effect would be almost entirely lost on a woollen ground. They are Often found on the same garments with tapestry-woven ornaments. Two examples in the Museum have shoulder bands with diaper patterns. In N o. 550, two bands are of tapestry, and a central band (itself a late feature, as we have seen) is darned. N o. 549 also has three bands the two at the shoulders are darned, and the central one is in tapestry. The patterns are generally conventional diapers, resembling those found on the silks, but animals (no. 560) and birds (nos. 565, 564) are also found.
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