How did the Ancient Egyptians weave linen fibers into clothes?

In ancient Egypt, linen production was a labor-intensive process requiring soaking of the flax, beating to separate the fibers, twisting loose fibers together, ... read more

M.Lichtheim Ancient Egyptian Literature, Vol.1, p.207 The Concise Oxford Dictionary gives the following definition heddle a looped wire or cord with an eye in the centre through which a warp yarn is passed in a loom before going through the reed. By Roman times the use of weaving combs was widespread. It was used to beat in the weft. read more

In ancient Egypt, linen production was a labor-intensive process requiring soaking of the flax, beating to separate the fibers, twisting loose fibers together, spinning them into thread, and finally, weaving the threads into cloth. read more