Wednesday, February 24, 2010

In my most recent research foray I've been looking at finds from the Arzhan kurgans. Located reproductions of burial attire for a Scythian couple. Images from the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. Both outfits are adorned with gold plaques. The reproductions are of red and white fabrics, but they are not identified as to type of cloth. I would hypothisize it is hemp, as it would fit the historical remarks regarding the fabrics used by the Scythians, however other materials are possible. Their ankleboots should be leather, quiet possibly horse. This particular couple were not intured at the same time, the man having died earlier then the woman buried with him. Based on similarities in costume, they're of the same tribe, likely married.

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