05-01-2009, 05:22 AM
For me, at least, it's hard to tell whether the discoloration is a result of seams, or if instead, it's just aging irregularly, possibly because of the way it was stored way back when. I'm assuming you're talking about the horizontal bands of color across the front, main section.
Truth is, I can't even see for sure if the sleeves are woven into the body in a single piece, or if they're neatly sewn on. It more looks like the former to me, but of course, I've never seen the original piece in person. There are probably people on this board who have, though, and maybe they can give some insight.
The decorative stripes and rectangles are not patches, but instead are decoration sewn on top of the tunic. They don't cover holes and tears; they just made them that way.
Truth is, I can't even see for sure if the sleeves are woven into the body in a single piece, or if they're neatly sewn on. It more looks like the former to me, but of course, I've never seen the original piece in person. There are probably people on this board who have, though, and maybe they can give some insight.
The decorative stripes and rectangles are not patches, but instead are decoration sewn on top of the tunic. They don't cover holes and tears; they just made them that way.
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
