Wigs were also the big thing throughout Egypt and each day called for a different wig, made from either wool, vegetable fibers, or human hair. The most common forms of jewelry were ear studs, rings, and necklaces.Ĭontemporary museum display depicting an ancient Egyptian applying cosmetics. Besides gold, said jewelry featured blue lapis lazuli stones, beads, and turquoise. Gold was also worn as a status symbol, with more indicating a greater position of power, though jewelry in general knew no social boundaries and were frequently worn by even the poor lower class. Curiously, although it is featured in many paintings and films, it is unknown if the Pharaoh actually wore an ornate headdress frequently or if it was only meant for special occasions. Needless to say, the Pharaoh stood atop this fashion pyramid with his clothes being the most see-through. Upper class Egyptians frequently preferred thinner, transparent linens, the degree of transparency indicating how finely woven the linen was and thus, the wealth and status of the wearer. Materials varied from palm fiber to leather. The sandals in question were made thong-style with upturned toes. These situations predominantly consisted of A) Cases where they might injure their feet and B) Parties. Footwear was avoided whenever possible and the ancient Egyptians preferred to move about barefoot, carrying their sandals in case of situations when they truly might need them. Clothing for both sexes was usually secured by a belt. At times, women may also wear circular capes around their shoulders and in the later New Kingdom, shawls. Most of the time their breasts were covered but once in a while, hanging out came back into fashion. Women normally had linen calasaris that extended to their ankles, featuring shoulder straps and decorative collars for those who could afford it.
The Middle Kingdom period of ancient Egypt saw them extend slightly further until they cut off at the calf as well as pleating of the material in some cases. In the Old Kingdom, calasaris were short, only reaching down to the knees. A linen kilt or tunic called a ‘c(k)alasaris’ was also often part of the ensemble for everyone from this social class upwards.
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Slaves were generally naked as were children in summer months, while the commoner class wore loin cloths made from animal skin and linen. The Caste System in ancient Egypt not only defined the costumes of the various social groups but also served as rough historical guide to the evolution of clothing in Egypt. Illustration of Ancient Egyptian clothing. 5.1.2 Characteristics & types of Clothing.
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