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Studies in Ancient Technology: The Fibres and Fabrics of Antiquity - Washing, Bleaching, Fulling and Felting - Dyes and Dyeing - Spinning - Sewing , Basketry and Weaving
R.J. Forbes R. J. Forbes
| Author | R. J. Forbes |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Edition | Reprint |
| ISBN | 9004083073 |
| NumberOfPages | 263 |
| PublicationDate | 1997-08 |
| Publisher | Brill Academic Publishers |
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-- A resource without peer -- 11/11/2002
This book is part of a series of nine books that look at various aspects of ancient technology. The book I acquired was from the 1964 edition, and may be different from other editions. This one covers all aspects of the manufacture of cloth in the ancient world. It has six chapters: The Fibres and Fabrics of Antiquity; Washing, Bleaching, Fulling and Felting; Dyes and Dyeing; Spinning; Sewing, Basketry and Weaving; and Weaving and Looms.
This book is simply wonderful. It covers everything you need to know about materials, and processes used in the manufacture of ancient cloth. It is written for the academic reader, so a casual reader might find it overly dry and academic. But, if you are willing to look past that, you will find here a resource that is without peer. So, if you are interested in ancient cloth making, then I highly recommend this book to you.
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