Scientific Investigation of Metal Threads from Medieval Gold Brocaded Velvets by Modern Microanalytical Techniques

This study�s aim was to bring to light part of the hidden secrets of some important and valuable historical textiles beautifully adorned with precious metal threads, medieval gold brocaded velvet fragments and court vestments, which are preserved in the treasury collections of some of the most important monasteries and museums in our country. These precious metal thread textiles, includes historical and artistic information, as well as important scientific data regarding the materials and techniques used, their origin, provenience and dating, information that being revealed, have harmoniously blended and intertwined.