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Coptic Textile Epigraphy in Fayoum

Abstract

 Fayoum is one of the most prominent centers of Coptic textile production, distinguished by its artistic skill and precision in design, in addition to the fact that it contains written inscriptions that were not just written decoration, but rather a means of expressing faith and protecting the person or place in which the textile was used, as well as identifying its identity,  sometimes identifying the Coptic workshops in fayoum and it also reflects the language used and some linguistic and c...



 
Fayoum is one of the most prominent centers of Coptic textile 
production, distinguished by its artistic skill and precision in design, in 
addition to the fact that it contains written inscriptions that were not just 
written decoration, but rather a means of expressing faith and protecting 
the person or place in which the textile was used, as well as identifying 
its identity,  sometimes identifying the Coptic workshops in fayoum and 
it also reflects the language used and some linguistic and cultural 
influences through some of the religious supplications and texts used. 
Therefore, this research sheds light on the nature of these inscriptions, 
knowing their content and significance through a group of models, the 
most important of which is known as Tiraz style, which features Arabic 
inscriptions, along with a Christian Tiraz style, which features Christian
themed inscriptions, including crosses and Christian letters. 

How to Cite

Anonymous. (2026). Coptic Textile Epigraphy in Fayoum. Journal Name. DOI: 10.0000/example
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