Twined Structures

Twined Structures

       Three examples of twining were recovered from 34Ci50. One example, D.U.388, is 11 by 7/cm. This specimen has been described as a probable sandal and is made of Yucca. A photograph of this item was obtained, however due to the compacted nature of the weave and encrustation of soil no details of the weave could be observed.
       The second specimen, D.U. 392, is 8.5/cm by 5/cm. and is made of yucca. No other information, concerning this specimen was available.
       The third specimen, figure 8, is a fragment of twined fabric. The elements composing the weave on this item are composed of 2 ply S (down to the right) twist cordage. The warp is 0.15/cm with a half turn twist. It is a single warp and is weft twined. The stitch slant is irregular. On some rows it is down to the right and on others down to the left. There is no discernible decoration either woven into or dyed on this item.
       This specimen is a probable bag with a central orifice. The diameter of the bag is smaller at the orifice and becomes larger toward the central portion of the remaining fragment. A single element of yucca passes through and across across the orifice of the bag. In its present condition this element holds the two remaining sections together. Two cords possibly drawstrings pass through this area and the loose ends are knotted together with Yucca" (W.M. Accession records, n.d.).