Materials, specific damages and conservation-restoration interventions on an archaeological textile
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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Ways of making textiles ornamented with beads. Case studies
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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Hypotheses Regarding the Formation of Textile Impressions on the Cucuteni Ceramicware. Experimental Researches
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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Investigations and Solutions for the Conservation of Archaeological Textiles of Composite Structure
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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Aspects of Fan Conservation
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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The mineralization of textiles in an archaeological context – case study
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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What is textile restoration?
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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The environment and textile degradation
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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Storage advices for textile pieces
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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How to move degraded textiles
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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