Polish Archaeology in the Mediterranean (16.2004(2005))

NAQLUN

EGYPT

Reconstruction of the scraps was at-
tempted in 2004 and a provisional pre-
servation of the shawl was completed
[Fig. 9}. The surviving scraps were now
doubled on plain-weave linen, maintaining
the continuity of the stripes and inscription.
The waft and weft were arranged parallel
to that of the doubling linen in order to
eliminate the two fabrics straining against

one another. Then all the scraps were
basted to the ground with silk thread. This
protection, which prevents any further
destruction to the fabric, has stabilized the
textile and will preserve it for future
conservation. It was rolled onto a cylinder
measuring 7 cm in diameter, wrapped in
acid-free tissue and protected with plastic
wrap.


Fig. 9. Shawl Nd. 00.082 after preservation and reconstruction
(Photo W. Godlewski)

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