The Inrap archaeological excavation carried out at the end of 2020 in Mortagne-sur-Sèvres (85) led to the discovery of a sepulchral complex of 99 tombs dated between the 6th and 7th centuries AD

In ancient societies, clothing is mostly made of organic materials. Their perishable nature, difficult to identify after several centuries underground, make them archaeological artefacts still often relegated to the background of the research.

The study of costume and clothing in ancient societies takes an important place in humanities research. However, from the 16th century onwards, their history was mainly considered as a minor art and used for its illustrative character serving to put History into images.