Weaver’s Comb

Object Information

0000.00.7453
27.7 cm L X 23.7 cm W X 2.4 cm H; 565 g

Tool,

Wood,

Roman; Egyptian

Egypt,

Karanis,

4th–5th century CE

Description

Weaving combs are used to beat or compress weft yarns against previous rows, ensuring that the final textile has a consistent density. This large weaving comb was made from three pieces of wood joined with pegs, decorated with a concentric circle design. It is one of several excavated at Karanis. Click here to see a child-sized toy weaving comb (0000.00.7571) from Karanis.

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