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After 550 years, a fabric found in a Norwich bishop’s tomb is recreated

Tiny silk fragments from a ceremonial robe have been pieced together to recreate the sumptuous red and purple fabric

Aimee Dawson
16 October 2025
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Back in fashion: specialists were able to create a 2025 version of an opulent ceremonial silk fabric from the 1470s