Our aim is to integrate ancient weaving into the history of science and technology, especially digital technology. The project encompasses the investigation of ancient sources as well as practices and technological principles of ancient weaving. We set up a PENELOPEan laboratory where we detect the models and topologies of weaves and develop codes to make them virtually explorable.

 

The project is lead by Ellen Harlizius-Klück, with post-doctoral researchers Giovanni Fanfani and Alex McLean, supported by Dave and Amber Griffiths from FoAM Kernow.

Twitter: @ercpenelope