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12th century sock possibly found in Fustat, Egypt
The knitter of this sock started work at the toe and then worked up towards the leg. The heel was made last and then attached to loops formed while knitting the leg. This ingenious practice allowed the heel to be replaced when it wore out without the necessity of making new socks. The sock is thought to have been made in India because it was found with other materials exported from India and sold in the Egyptian market.
Indigo dyes most likely color the two rich blue cotton yarns used to make the pattern on the socks. The yarn would have been dipped into indigo dye repeatedly until the desired shade was achieved.
Cotton, knitting -- Dimensions 52 cm x 20 cm
The Textile Museum 73.698 -- Acquired by George Hewitt Myers in 1953
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