A close-up of a single, complete sock crafted from red wool, it is divided at the big toe.

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   Nina Willburger (ninawillburger@social.anoxinon.de)'s status on Wednesday, 25-Dec-2024 17:53:15 JST Nina Willburger

   Today's post features a sock discovered in #Egypt I's divided at the big toe - a design intended for use with thonged sandals. The sock is made of wool using the nalbinding technique (single needle looping). Several similar socks have been found in Egypt, preserved due to the aride desert climate.
   Dating 5th/6th c. AD.

   Photo: Landesmuseum Württemberg

   #archaeology