Spinning and Weaving as Ancient Egyptian Inherited Crafts

The Egyptian spinners and weavers have not changed over the years; they usually preferred thetraditional, safe procedures of production and hand tools rather than adopting newer methods. Bothancient and modern Egyptian spinners and weavers are famous for using very simple tools to producelots of high-quality products. Modern Egyptians have maintained several working tools such aswooden combs, hand spindles, and horizontal and vertical looms, in addition to following the samemanufacturing techniques as their ancestors. Therefore, this study highlights the significance of theinherited similarities between ancient and modern spinners and weavers by analysing some spinningand weaving scenes. The research aims to clarify the inherited raw materials, manufacturingtechniques, tools, workshops, and production centers. On the other hand, it explains the integral roleof female spinners and weavers, particularly those who reside in rural areas, as they are the greatestpreservers of spinning and weaving heritage.