Cuff Band: Knot Motif
6th-7th century
Description
Cuff band made up of two parallel tapestry bands decorated with geometric designs and interlace. The central rectangle in each tapestry band contains two Solomonic knots. The central rectangle is flanked by rectangles filled with diamond and X-shaped patterns created in the flying shuttle technique of supplementary weft wrapping in undyed threads. The supplementary wefts are of different thicknesses; some are very delicate threads. Supplementary weft wrapping in dark blue yarn divides segments of the Solomonic knots. Between the two tapestry bands are 17 passes of plain weave with undyed linen weft. One of these passes contains two wefts, creating a self-band. Undyed, paired linen warps run throughout. Wefts of undyed linen and dark blue wool.
Dimensions
actual: 20.5 x 15.6 cm (8 1/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
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