Studies in Ancient Technology: The Fibres and Fabrics of Antiquity - Washing, Bleaching, Fulling and Felting - Dyes and Dyeing - Spinning - Sewing , ... and Weaving (Studies in Ancient Technology) [Library Binding]

R. J. Forbes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1997 | Series: Studies in Ancient Technology

Part of a series of books each containing a number of essays on ancient technology covering both preclassical and classical periods. This volume covers the fibres and fabrics of antiquity including washing, bleaching, fulling and felting; dyes and dyeing; spinning; sewing, basketry and weaving.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 263 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Publishers (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004083073
• ISBN-13: 978-9004083073
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,364,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A resource without peer, November 10, 2002

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This review is from: Studies in Ancient Technology: The Fibres and Fabrics of Antiquity - Washing, Bleaching, Fulling and Felting - Dyes and Dyeing - Spinning - Sewing , ... and Weaving (Studies in Ancient Technology) (Library Binding)

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.