Following the IASSRT symposium, we are publishing a series of posts showcasing the papers most relevant to the Nara to Norwich project. This abstract is by Charlotte Hedenstierna-Jonson, on silk fragments from the eastern Mediterranean found in Scandinavian burials.| Nara to Norwich
To date, these fragments of dress are the only surviving testimonies of elite feminine garments in the Late Byzantine Empire. They offer a remarkable insight into what might have been the fashion habit in Mystras (Greece) and reflect the prestigious and multicultural civilization of Byzantium during the 15th century.| Fashion History Timeline
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