Roman weaving comb made of bone - Xanten, 1st-3rd century, approx. 3x7.7 cm

Weaving comb made of polished bone, based on a 1st to 3rd century find from the Roman colony of Xanten.

Weaving combs of this simple, functional shape were used in daily Roman life for various textile works, particularly for weaving borders, ribbons, or narrow strips of fabric. They are among the regularly occurring finds from settlements and craft contexts and provide a vivid insight into the textile production of the Roman Imperial period.

The elongated shape of this example allows for uniform thread compaction and makes the comb particularly suitable for wider or more structured fabrics. Its design closely follows archaeological models and conveys an authentic image of Roman craft tools.

Ideal for

• Weaving borders and narrow fabrics
• Reenactment & Living History
• Depiction of Roman craftsmanship
• Experimental archaeology
• Historical textile work

Details

• Material: polished bone
• Dating: 1st-3rd century (Roman)
• Size: approx. 3x7.5 cm
• Find spot: Xanten