Ancient Latin Terms for Furnishings

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Latin terms for Furnishings amphitapa coverlet, perhaps in wool, which is shaggy on both sides. Source: Isid. Orig. 19.26.5 "Sipla tapeta ex una parte villosa, quasi simpla. Amphitapa ex utraque parte villosa tapeta" Bibliography: Miramontes, Latin Lexicon of Textiles (2021) Context: Date: Roman aulaeum 1. Tapestry or curtain, usually hung on walls to divide spaces in Greek homes, or for decorative purposes in Rome. Sometimes placed around the bed. 2. theater curtain, a linen fabric which wa...

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