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Fiber Perishables Interest Group
The Fiber Perishables Interest Group is concerned with the identification, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological materials manufactured from plant or animal fibers. Such materials include basketry, cordage, textiles, sandals, and other types of artifacts constructed from interworked fibrous elements. Although unevenly preserved in the archaeological record, fiber-perishable artifacts have the potential to significantly increase our understanding of prehistoric technologies and stylistic behavior. Because lack of experience with these fragile materials has often resulted in their inadvertant destruction, the group is also concerned with the issues of field recovery and preservation of perishable archaeological remains.
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