Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: Fabrics from Arzhan-1 mound one of the few well-preserved in Eurasia the oldest samples of textile products of the late 9th - early 8th century BC. In 1971-1974 archaeological expedition led by M.Kh. Mannai-oola and M.P. Gryaznova excavated in Tuva on the territory of the Altai-Sayan mountain country the mound Arzhan-1which is the most ancient monument in Eurasia of the pre-or early Scythian time. The Arzhansky collection of fabrics is one of the most complete and diverse in its composition. All woolen fabrics are of high quality and variety of decor. These fabrics are not only unique in terms of preservation and time, but also multicolored. Arshan people used exclusively wool as a textile raw material, and practiced such techniques as weaving and wicketwork. On monophonic fabrics and in multi-colored ornamental motifs, green, blue, yellow, red and brown colors are used. The article analyzes in detail the dyes, structure and structure of tissues.
Institution: State Hermitage Museum
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology (arts and humanities)
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4235294530