DRESS : Continuity and Change in Egypt in the 1st millennium AD

HB, 240 pag. ENG. edition, 290 x 250 mm, NEW, dustjacket, illustrated in colour / b/w. ISBN 9789464666731. Due to the dry climate, Egypt has preserved an exceptionally rich heritage of ancient textiles. Since 1996, the international study group Textiles from the Nile Valley has been conducting research into these Roman, Byzantine and early Islamic textile finds, many of which found their way into European and North American museum collections. The study group, consisting of curators, archaeologists, textile restorers and scientists, organizes a biennial conference at Katoen Natie's headquarters in Antwerp and publishes a series of unique books on the importance of Egyptian textiles. This new volume brings together the findings of the Twelfth Congress, which took place from November 12 to 14, 2021. The focus is on textiles from the Nile Valley, in particular the tunic as evidence of social changes in Late Antique and Early Islamic period of time. Liturgical clothing, early Islamic children's clothing and head coverings are also discussed in detail. Publication following the international scientific conference Textiles from the Nile Valley on November 18 and 19, 2023 in Antwerp.