Fragment of a mat, Material: linen, straw Technique: woven, Mat woven from thick fibers showing a symmetrical linear pattern with central stylized rosettes. Warps are undyed Z-plied linen used in pairs. Wefts are colored straws appearing on the surface where a particular color is required, floating on the reverse when not in use., Egypt, 500–800, woven textiles, Fragment of a mat

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