Padded Armour

[adamparsons]

I should point out that the only reason I have additional small pieces sewn in rather than wrap around is because it would be easier to make smaller bits of material on the looms, without having to resort to some of the larger looms we know existed. Not a major point and you could argue that maybe the size and expense was part of the point :? who knows?

Also with regard to why I suggested tablet braid- On Travis's page under images-
http://astro.temple.edu/~tlclark/lorica/musculata3.htm
under the title Primaporta Augustus, (Vatican Museum) the top right picture, most looks like tablet braid round the border. But then again the fringes also look similar to the border here.

cheers
Adam