Metal threads

I'm studying at Istanbul Technical University, in Turkey. I'm also a
research assistant. I need some detailed information about the
manufacturing techniques (especially cutting method) of metal
threads used in the Medieval period.
Thanks, in advance,

Gulsu Simsek
Istanbul Technical University
Ayazaga Campus,
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
80626 Maslak, Istanbul
Turkey


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