A Békés Megyei Múzeumok Közleményei 1. (Békéscsaba, 1971)

T. Knotik Márta: Examination of the textile remains of the 10th century cemeteries at Szabadkígyós

Examination of the textile remains of the 10th century cemeteries at Szabadkígyós MÁRTA T. KNOTIK The author outlines the results of the examination of the threads, flaxen and hemp linen and silk fabrics, remains of which survived under the protection of metal fittings in the 10th century cemeteries. The threads had been twisted from two-branched hemp-yarn. The basic yarns are always of a Z twist, while the twisting threads were made in a Z or S direction. The threads were used for the fixing of metal fittings. The linen fragments are loosely woven of flax and hemp yarn, their thickness varies. Some fragments have kept their textile nature rather well. The twill of the silk fabrics shows twill lines in different directions and of different width. For their patterning two weft systems were used one of which is patterned on the right side, the other on the wrong side. These close-woven, fine silk fabrics have become very brittle and powdery under the earth. 113