introduction
historic textiles from Karanis
The Cloth Artifacts
Production
Case 1
Goods
Case 2
Case 3
Textiles and the Archaeology of Karanis
Where the textiles were found
An important find site: House 124
texts about textiles

Case 3: Decorations

Case 3: Decorations

16
Geometric pattern with stripes
and crosses

Karanis, 24-159H-Q, R
Kelsey Museum, 11941
17
Medallion with interlaced designs
Karanis, 24-165C-L, R
Kelsey Museum, 11994

18
Figural composition
Karanis, 25-191B, R
Kelsey Museum, 13347

19
Pendant attachment
Karanis, 27-B101C-V, R
Kelsey Museum, 22615

 

16. Geometric pattern, KM 11941 17. Medallion, KM 11994 18. Figural composition, KM 13347 19. Pendant attachment, KM 22615