Damask cowl
8 meters 21"
Pattern Notes Rose pattern from Spies 7th C Egyptian pg. 131.
30/2 gemstone silk
36-40 epi
First sample 40 epi in 15 dent reed 2-3-3, see reed substitution chart
Second sample 20 epi reed 2-3-3
177 units of 8
8 meters 21"
Pattern Notes Rose pattern from Spies 7th C Egyptian pg. 131.
30/2 gemstone silk
36-40 epi
First sample 40 epi in 15 dent reed 2-3-3, see reed substitution chart
Second sample 20 epi reed 2-3-3
177 units of 8
I set out to weave cloth to make a 7th C Persian Robe based on several extant robes I have found online and seen depicted on many Sasanian Silverworks. When I began my costuming research I found a number of images of Sasanian women in a variety of sources.
We were fortunate to be able to hold the Insulae Draconis Coronet Tournament this summer. My friend Siridean won the Tournament and bestowed the honor of being the Princess of Insulae Draconis on my Laurel Rogned. Although I have already woven her damask for a headdress, I wanted to weave something special for her while she is Princess.
For technical specs, see my <a href="https://www.weavolution.com/project/jahanara/linen-hem-lining">Weavolution Project Page.</a>
185 warp threads
Wound separate waste warp of various cotton yarns to ensure I could weave as much of the silk warp as possible. This technique worked really well, I had very little waste of the silk yarn!