Just realised that a paper I gave at the European Association of Archaeologists conference in 2018 is now live on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1pyp3tfk6jo In the 15 minute paper I explore the multiple layers of meaning the 10th-century ‘Cuthbert’ stole & maniple had to early medieval society from the materials through the embroidered designs to wearing /... Continue Reading →

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Early Medieval (mostly) Textiles post of 2021! We are starting the new year off with a bang. Celia Elliott-Minty has been weaving and braiding for about 40 years and in that time has explored most of the recognised techniques, although tablet weaving has remained her favourite. Following... Continue Reading →