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shoulder doubling weave direction - Taoye - 09-05-2007
Hey all,
I was wondering if there is any opinion / historical evidence on the direction of the weave on hamata shoulder doublings?
The typical pattern for the shirt is a vertical weave, ie:
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I have seen recreations of shirts with doublings going the same vertical direction, and some with their rings going horizontally, ie: turn the weave 90 degrees. Is either way right or wrong, and would there be any protective advantages for a shoulder doubling being in the different direction?
Thanks!
-Chris
Re: shoulder doubling weave direction - Gaius Julius Caesar - 09-05-2007
Isnt that just the natural lay of the rings, due to gravity?
I am trying to concieve of the other way they would lay....
Basically rows of rings, connected together in a four to one ratio....
I need to see my new hamata, my visualisation screen isn't playing ball with me this morning.....need some red-bulll, drink of the gods :roll: :oops:
this is daniyell steelcrafts hamata, people say it is pretty accurate!