Unfolding a Geometric Textile from 9th-Century Gordion

A rare, intricately woven textile from 9th-century Gordion, preserved by a fire around 800 B.C., reveals the sophistication of Early Phrygian design and craftsmanship. This geometric textile, discovered in Megaron 3, combines slit-tapestry weaving with soumak wrapping, showcasing motifs that align with other Phrygian artifacts like painted pottery and inlaid furniture. The reconstruction highlights weaving as a key element of the era's shared aesthetic language (koine), offering new insights into Anatolian textile traditions during the Early Iron Age.

Holzman. (2019). Unfolding a Geometric Textile from 9th-Century Gordion. Hesperia: The Journal of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, 88(3), 527. https://doi.org/10.2972/hesperia.88.3.0527