Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (14.2002(2003))

NAQLUN

EGYPT

(Fig. 4), Nd.02.329, Nd.02.330 (Fig 5),
Nd.02.333 (Fig. 7), Nd.02.334. The sleeves in
these tunics were long and the body of the
dress flared toward the bottom as a result of
two or four triangular gussets of an
identical fabric set symmetrically into the
sides. The gussets were not always of the
same size with detriment to overall
symmetry of the dress. The necklines in
these tunics were either round or oval, and
never too wide, so that for the head to pass
through it, it was necessary to make
meticulously finished cuts to enlarge the
opening. These cuts were made either on
one of the shoulders, i.e., Nd.02.330 (cf.
Fig. 5) and Nd.02.334, or centrally on the
front, i.e., Nd.02.189, Nd.02.328 (cf.
Fig. 4). A fabric-made button occasionally
served to close this slit, i.e., Nd.02.3l4
(Fig. 6). The neck opening was edged, i.e.,
Nd.02.244 and Nd.02.334, or else had
a standing collar, i.e., Nd.02.060, Nd.02.06l,

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Fig 6. Tunic of the galabiyah type with
button closing slit in front of neckline
(Nd.02.3l4). Note the different scale
(Drawing B. Czaja-Szewczak)


Fig. 7. Tunic of the galabiyah type (Nd.02.333)
(Drawing B. Czaja-Szewczak)

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