Restoration and Conservation of Archaeological Textile and Rugs

Description

Through knowledge and understanding, students will be able to: • Identify the development of the textile and carpet industry through the different historical periods • Recognize the physical and chemical properties of fiber • Recognize the tools used in weaving • Choose methods of examination and analysis of the archaeological fabric • Specify deterioration factors of the archaeological textile • Appreciate different methods in the restoration and conservation of archaeological textile • Recognise the scientific methods of the museums display of archaeological textile • Identify the methods of archaeological storage of archaeological textile • Explain the most important terms in the field of specialization Through intellectual skills, students will be able to: • Comprehend the morphological structure of archaeological textile • Discern textile defects and their classification • Discern between the types of tools used in the weaving technology • Compare the technical specifications of wood used in restoration • Comprehend the aspects of textile deterioration to the environment • Observe the materials used for the restoration of archaeological textile • Discern the different methods of storage and conservation of archaeological textile • Use library sources effectively Through professional and practical skills, students will be able to: • Apply the scientific methods in identifying the types of archaeological fibres • Create models of archaeological textile and carpets of different historical periods • Record the technical characteristics of the of the archaeological textile and carpets • Use tools on every style of technical methods for technology of weaving • Implement the modern scientific methods in the restoration and conservation of various archaeological textiles • Write well-researched papers on the restoration and conservation of archaeological textile and carpets • Be able to give a 10-minute presentation on a topic related to the restoration and conservation of archaeological textile and carpets • Observe and write down observations to new techniques of conservation of archaeological textile and carpets Through general and transferable skills, students will be able to: • Analyse opinions and scientific ideas and link them • Self-learn and collect proper scientific material using different means • Provide accurate information on the subject matter • Use computer and modern technological means in communication, and research • Plan, organize and manage time • Work with colleagues on a presentation and understand team work dynamics • Create, innovate and work to find alternative solutions to solve problems

Program

Material Culture Conservation

Objectives

• This course provides students with a good knowledge of the history of weaving, weaving techniques and tools, equipment, and materials. The course provides a solid foundation for the types of fibers which used in the archaeological textile and carpets, while providing the students with various skills of the manufacture of textile products with basic textile structure (plain weaves and derivatives, twill weaves and derivatives and atlas technique), and various techniques of carpets. The course provides students with different techniques of dyes and how to get them from natural resources and the process of dyeing the fibers used in the manufacture of archaeological textiles or carpets. The course further provides students with a solid foundation about the methods of examination and analysis used to show the condition of the archaeological fabric before conducting restoration and conservation. In addition to identifying the various deterioration factors that cause deterioration and damage of the tissue. The course provides the students with the various restoration and conservation methods used in the treatment of the textile and carpets, from the various stages of cleaning to the museum display or archaeological storage.