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Jews and silk trade in Byzantine Thebes

      Εβραίοι και εμπόριο μεταξιού στη βυζαντινή Θήβα (8/4/2011 v.1) Jews and silk trade in Byzantine Thebes (8/4/2011 v.1)
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Author(s) : Koilakou Charikleia (2/11/2011)
Translation : Andriopoulou Vera

For citation: Koilakou Charikleia, "Jews and silk trade in Byzantine Thebes",
Encyclopedia of the Hellenic World, Boeotia

URL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=14506>

 
 

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Silk manufacturing in Thebes began in the 11th century by local female weavers. From the early 12th century, with the arrival of Jews who were specialized in dyeing and processing raw silk, Thebes surpassed Constantinople itself in fame. There is evidence on export of silk textiles up to the end of the 14th century. According to coin evidence, the workshops found in Thebes were in operation until that time.

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Thebes

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11th – 14th century

 
 
 

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