The Victoria and Albert Museum in London hosted an exhibition of antiquities, one of the main exhibits being the original Egyptian Coptic socks.
Their lovely shade of pink and peach and comfortable fit give a glimpse of 5th century Egyptian fashion.
Baked socks are not only a fashion accessory, but also an amazing example of textile craftsmanship. They were found during excavations more than a hundred years ago.
The shape of the stockings may seem surprising to the average person, but it was actually dictated by practical reasons. These socks were worn under sandals, which explains their unusual cut. Such underwear was probably worn in the evening when the desert was quite cold.
Baked socks differ not only in design, but also in the method of manufacture. Their creation involves a technique called nolebinding ((Danish: literally “knitting with a needle”), which is considered to be one of the oldest textile craft techniques. It is supposed to predate needle knitting and crochet.
The process, although it has similarities with knitting, is different from it. The nolebinding needle creates loops to form the fabric. This method is more like sewing than knitting and requires attention and patience. However, she offers products of excellent strength and durability, making these antique socks impressive testaments to the craftsmanship and artistry of the time.
2023-09-13 22:30:36
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