04-05-2013, 03:33 AM
Tapestry weaving and needle-embroidery are not the same thing. And some rondelles, or orbiculi, were sewn onto the surface (applique) of the tunic instead of being actually woven in. Same applies to the clavi. Not all of them were woven in, either. Some were reportedly more like modern "embroidery tape" and just sewn onto the surface.
It would be astonishingly expensive to have the clavi and orbiculi woven in in a tapestry manner, I'd reckon. A lowly line soldier could not expect to own such a garment. Clothing was expensive enough without being that intricate.
It would be astonishingly expensive to have the clavi and orbiculi woven in in a tapestry manner, I'd reckon. A lowly line soldier could not expect to own such a garment. Clothing was expensive enough without being that intricate.
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.