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A reconstruction of the gown from an Iron Age grave within the Netherlands, created by Prehistorisch Dorp in Eindhoven
Hanna Geels
A 2800-year-old crimson and blue checked gown present in an Early Iron Age grave within the Netherlands is likely to be the oldest double-colour woven garment in Europe.
The skeleton of the elite particular person who as soon as wore this putting outfit had fully decayed attributable to harsh, sandy soil. However by mineralisation beneath metallic jewelry, remnants of the much-decayed and now-brown wool gown present proof that the dyed textiles got here from clothes, says Karina Grömer on the Pure Historical past Museum, Vienna.…
