Sindon (cloth)

It had multiple applications, including as a material used in furnishing, covering the pyx, and was referenced in the Bible and ancient Greek literature.

[1] Sindon cloth has been produced in Sindh, Pakistan, since before the Christian era, and was exported to Mediterranean countries.

Sindon cloth curtains in green were used to decorate King Edward's chamber according to historical records of his wardrobe.

It displays a faint, sepia-toned image of a man's front and back, with wounds consistent with crucifixion.

[10] Prominent historical relics in Suffolk include the 'Sindon cloth', used to cover the pyx containing the reserved Blessed Sacrament, and the 'burse', a case designed for the corporal upon which the Host is placed during Mass.