02265cam a22003133u 4500 25731 UtSlPG 20260610133606.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TS Roth, H. Ling (Henry Ling), 1855-1925 Ancient Egyptian and Greek Looms Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-06-08 Produced by Julie Barkley, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Ancient Egyptian and Greek Looms" by H. Ling Roth is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book presents a detailed study of weaving technologies and loom designs used in Ancient Egypt and Greece, focusing on their historical significance and evolution. The work emphasizes the importance of textile production in these ancient civilizations and seeks to offer clarity in the understanding of various loom types and weaving methods. The book meticulously explores two primary types of looms: the horizontal looms of ancient Egypt, examined through illustrations and archaeological evidence, and the vertical looms used in Greece. Roth provides comprehensive descriptions of carvings and artifacts that depict the weaving process and the tools involved, such as heddles and beater-in instruments. The analysis of illustrations from tombs and other sources allows readers to glean insights into the practices of ancient weavers, the complexities of their craft, and how these techniques evolved over time. Roth also contrasts the Egyptian methods, which were more sophisticated, with the Greek approaches, offering a thorough examination of how geography and culture influenced textile production in these two ancient societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Weaving Looms https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25731 66732 66732