First Proto-Type.... According to the definitions about this type of binding, it said the binding technique was called "tacketing." This was described as being tied off either inside or outside the cover. I chose to tie off inside the cover. The definitions also said they could have used "stays" in the inner folds of the signatures/quires... I did not for this proto-type, but might for the actual prayer book, as I will probably be using Pergamenta for the pages. This proto-type was done for a class at Pennsic XXIX.
The book closed and wrapped.
The book unwrapped.
The book open... this particular book has
four (4) signatures/quires of four folded pages each.
A close-up of the exterior stitching...
(not as even as it could have been)Return to 6th Century Prayer Book Information Page
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