Use case 3 investigates a unique collection of modern casts of clay sealings from Bronze Age Greece (c. 2650–1200 BCE), housed in the Corpus der minoischen und mykenischen Siegel (CMS) Archive in Heidelberg. These sealings, once used to secure containers, doors, and documents, carry the impressions of textiles and organic materials that were present during the sealing process. 

The preserved imprints offer indirect but valuable evidence of ancient textile technologies, materials, and handling techniques. Some even retain traces of knots, loops, and fine weave patterns, providing a rare glimpse into the tactile and practical world of Aegean administration. 

However, interpreting these impressions is far from simple. Challenges include their fragmentary and three-dimensional nature, the difficulty of identifying raw materials and production methods, and the limitations of traditional imaging tools. 

TEXTaiLES addresses these challenges using high-resolution 3D scanning, photogrammetry, and Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) to capture fine details in the casts. AI-powered analysis further supports the identification of textile types and techniques, revealing patterns of reuse and even gestures of individuals handling the materials. This approach opens new pathways for understanding everyday practices in the Bronze Age Aegean.