Hat, 5th–9th century, Attributed to Egypt, Akhmim (former Panopolis), Wool; sprang technique, embroidered, Textiles, This pink

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Hat, 5th–9th century, Attributed to Egypt, Akhmim (former Panopolis), Wool; sprang technique, embroidered, Textiles, This pink and green hat was made using the 'sprang' technique, which creates a network of stitches that allows the hat to expand to fit over the head. The hat can then be drawn tight at the top. Panopolis was a major weaving site in Coptic Egypt

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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