The Must Farm Textiles: Part Two Must Farm's Fibres and Fabrics

The second part of our video series exploring Must Farm’s textiles focuses on the site’s assemblage. Dr Susanna Harris discusses the uniqueness of finding fibres and fabrics within a domestic setting and how important understanding context is when investigating these important finds. Why have these artefacts been preserved and how have the preservation conditions affected these textiles?

[@ian_b]

This is fascinating. A real insight into the lives of our distant ancestors!

[@claireharris107]

So interesting. I sending it to my friends. Already looking forward to next Monday.

[@davidprescott8469]

This is very interesting and fascinating. I had no idea that this research was being undertaken so it is interesting to hear about the work being done.

[@KimGibsonfiberlover]

Tis indeed fascinating!

[@JacquesMare]

8:20 Maybe it's the same process that preserved the Herculaneum scrolls: charring, and then covering with alkaline volcanic ash......

[@HighWealder]

I think that I read its claimed that it was the Romans introduced the tall species of nettles.