
H 245 x W 174 mm
246 pages
190 figures, 9 tables (colour throughout)
French text
Published Apr 2026
ISBN
Paperback: 9781805832874
Digital: 9781805832881
Keywords
Textiles; Experimental archaeology; Bell beaker; Weaving; Petit-Chasseur; Neolithic
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This book presents the outcome of my master’s research: recreating a plausible Neolithic outfit inspired by peri‑Alpine Bell Beaker textiles and the Petit‑Chasseur stelae. It explores prehistoric textile crafts, experimental archaeology, and the learning process behind the garment.
PRÉFACE DE MARIE BESSE
LISTE DES FIGURES
LISTE DES TABLES
REMERCIEMENTS
INTRODUCTION
CHAPITRE 1 - LE SITE DU PETIT-CHASSEUR
CHAPITRE 2 - PARTICULARITÉS DES ÉTUDES TEXTILES
2.1. Sources
2.2. Matières premières
2.3. Techniques
CHAPITRE 3 - PRÉSENTATION DU PROJET ET ENJEUX SCIENTIFIQUES
3.1. Comparaisons avec d’autres interprétations
3.2. Description de la stèle
3.3. Limitations
CHAPITRE 4 – EXPÉRIMENTATION
4.1. Ceinture à boucle
4.2. Tunique
4.3. Jupe
4.4. Capelette
4.5. Accessoires
CHAPITRE 5 - L’HABIT COMPLET, SYNTHÈSES ET RÉFLEXIONS
CHAPITRE 6 - LA PLACE DES TEXTILES DANS LA RECHERCHE
CHAPITRE 7 – CONCLUSION
GLOSSAIRE
BIBLIOGRAPHIE
Anaïs Viranyi studied at the University of Geneva, obtaining a double bachelor's degree in prehistoric archaeology and art history, as well as a master's degree in prehistoric archaeology. She specialises in the study of ancient textiles in Europe, using the means of experimental archaeology. Passionate about all fiber crafts, she's involved in several reconstruction and educational projects.