Ancient Egyptian and Greek Looms

"Ancient Egyptian and Greek Looms" by H. Ling Roth is a historical study that explains the weaving methods and loom designs from Ancient Egypt and Greece, highlighting their importance and changes over time. The book examines the horizontal looms found in ancient Egypt through pictures and objects, and the vertical looms used in Greece, offering descriptions of carvings and artifacts that show the weaving process and tools. By examining the illustrations from ancient tombs, the reader can understand the work of early weavers, the difficulties of their work, and how these skills developed. Roth also compares the Egyptians' skilled techniques with the Greek methods to clearly explain how geography and culture affected textile production in these two ancient societies.