“…As textile finds are often very fragmentary when found preserved, they have been previously often ignored. Today it is recognized that textiles have a potential to reveal aspects of prehistoric textile technology and production (Andersson, 2003;Chase et al, 2008;Gleba, 2008;Hurcombe, 2008). The study of textiles can also provide important information about socioeconomic aspects (Balakina et al, 2006;Brumfiel, 2006;Chase et al, 2008;Ferreira et al, 2004;Good, 2001;Jakes and Eriksen, 1997) and even religious features (Ferreira et al, 2004;Levi, 1998).…”