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H 245 x W 174 mm

246 pages

190 figures, 9 tables (colour throughout)

French text

Published Apr 2026

Archaeopress Archaeology

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Paperback: 9781805832874

Digital: 9781805832881

DOI 10.32028/9781805832874

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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.

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Contents

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

About the Author

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.