Medieval Archaeological Textiles in Turku

The archaeological excavations were taking place in the medieval city of Turku, SW Finland in the year 1998. Åbo Akademi site (Turku 1/7/4) situated in central area of medieval Turku. It was a dwelling site and had many implications to activities of artisans.

Nearly 1400 pieces of woven and felted fabric were found, yarn, string or rope, pieces of plait and bundles of fibre. Textile implements were found as well. The fragments were dated at the end of the 14th century and the beginning of the 15th century.