Tunic fragment. Coptic. Egypt. Late Antique - Early Byzantine. 5th-6th century. All-wool weft-faced compound tabby with tapestry inserts. 968.323.1.
Fellowship Year: 1996
1996
Project Title: Delineation of Coptic Weaving Characteristics
Delineation of Coptic Weaving Characteristics
Dr. El-Homossani’s research centered around a survey of the Coptic textiles in the ROM’s collection, specifically identifying and delineating their weave characteristics. He chose a representative range of these textiles, and gathered quantitative data though “systemic examination and structural analysis.”
About the Fellow:
Dt the time of his fellowship, Dr. El-Homossani was a lecturer at Mohawk College and a Textile Engineer in Hamilton ON.
Dt the time of his fellowship, Dr. El-Homossani was a lecturer at Mohawk College and a Textile Engineer in Hamilton ON.