The Tablecloth of Coria (approx. 4.40 x 0.92 cm) is a unique archaeological piece. Its dimensions are similar to those of the Shroud of Turin. It is made of linen, and its fibers—woven in a double herringbone twill forming decorative diamond patterns—have a Z-twist, which suggests a probable Eastern origin: similar textiles have been found in Masada, Qumran, Palmyra, and Egypt. The Shroud of Turin and the Sudarium of Oviedo have the same twist.
The blue dye of the warp bands woven in plain weave is natural indigo, a detail that supports its antiquity: blue (“tekhelet”) is highly valued by the Jewish people and considered celestial and divine.
