2010 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
An archaeological study of the textile production system in ancient Japan
| Project/Area Number |
20720212
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Archaeology
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| Research Institution | Kyoto University of Art and Design |
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Principal Investigator |
HIGASHIMURA Junko Kyoto University of Art and Design, 総合博物館, 教務補佐員 (10465601)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2008 – 2010
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| Keywords | 考古学 / 紡織 / 機織 / 弥生時代 / 古墳時代 / 律令時代 / 木製品 |
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| Research Abstract |
This study analyzed weaving tools excavated from sites in Japan and ethnological date in Asia, clarified the change in weaving technique. That is, the "stick back-strap looms" were used during the Yayoi and Kofun periods, however, the "treadle loom" and "frame back-strap loom" came into use during the middle and late Kofun periods which were capable of weaving a longer cloth. Based on the technique, the textile production system was formed at the beginning of the Ritsuryo period.
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Research Products
(11 results)
