Bronze Age Textiles from the North Caucasus: New Evidence of Fourth Millennium BC Fibres and Fabrics |
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| Authors: | NI Shishlina OV Orfinskaya VP Golikov |
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| Institution: | State Historical Museum Red Square, 1/2 Moscow Russia 109012 ;Center of Historical and Traditional Technologies Institute of Heritage Moscow Russia |
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| Abstract: | Summary. Textiles from the North Caucasus Majkop culture (3700–3200 cal BC) site of Novosvobodnaya were selected for a programme of examination. Wool, flax and cotton-like plant-fibre threads were identified. This is the oldest example of wool so far identified in the archaeological record. Weaving techniques employed in making the textiles included the use of tablets or discs, and a simple frame. In addition, two dyeing techniques using tannin dyes have been determined. |
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