General presentation – origin, discovery conditions, description Thanks to the archaeological research conducted at the Sf. Sava church in Iasi, Romania, by Voica and Neculai Puşcaşu archaeologists, a head garment was discovered, alongside other clothing items, in...
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Carmen Marian, Doina Anăstăsoaiei Abstract Ornamentation with beads remains one of the most appreciated methods of customizing and embellishing the textile materials. For this reason, the creation of these materials has been a constant concern for...
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Abstract. With the occasion of the archeological researches undertaken throughout time in the settlements of the Cucuteni civilization, there were discovered potsherds from the sustaining base of vessels, which contained impressions of textile materials. The abstract shows...
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Ph.D. Eng. Carmen Marian Cultural Heritage Conservation-Restoration Center “Moldova” National Museum Consortium, Iasi, Romania Abstract: The work describes the conservation treatment of two textile fragments from the archaeological excavations carried out at the Capriana Monastery, Republic...
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Carmen Marian General Considerations Regarding the History of Fans Among various artistic works, the fan is one of the few items that managed to combine, in such an elegant manner, functional, decorative and ceremonial features [1]....
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Carmen Marian, “Moldova” National Museums Consortium, Iași Gheorghe Niculescu, National History Museum of Romania, Bucharest 1. General considerations regarding the preservation/degradation of textiles in archaeological environments The archaeological textiles are preserved in the most varied environments, from...
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Textiles are found in many things we use in everyday life including upholstered furniture, clothing, photos, quilts, tapestries, and flags. Materials can range from natural fibers like cotton and silk to synthetics such as nylon and polyester....
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Like other kinds of artwork, environmental factors greatly determine the longevity of textiles. When deciding where to display textiles, make sure to consider humidity, lighting and exposure to airborne pollutants. Lighting for textiles, as with works on...
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All of the environmental factors should be taken into consideration when choosing where to store textiles. Additionally, however, proper framing with archival materials can do a great deal to protect any artwork, especially fragile fabrics. The area...
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When moving or handling textiles it is important to remember that they are more fragile than they might appear. It is important to always distribute the weight of the fabric evenly, so that stress is not put...
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