1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ANCIENT EGYPTIAN COSTUMES
As far as the cutting out of ancient Egyptian costume is concerned, we may divide it broadly into four types namely: (1) The type of
the tunic. (2) The type of the robe. (3) The type of the skirt, with or without cape. (4) The type of the shaw l or drapery. The one or
tw o varieties which occur in addition to these may be found in military dress and adaptations f rom the costumes of other countries.
All the varieties above referred to are described in detail in this volume.
DECORATION AND COLORING
Though w e f ind Egyptian costume in many instances decorated all over w ith w oven or printed patterns, decoration in the main w as
conf ined to accessories such as the head-dress, collar, and girdle, these being of ten painted, embroidered, beaded, or jew elled.
See various examples given. The colouring w hich was usually, though not invariably, conf ined to the decorations consisted of
simple schemes, variations of the hues of red, blue, green, yellow , and deep purple described on p. 6.
MATERIAL
The material used in the costumes w as chief ly linen. In the most ancient types it w as of a fairly thick, coarse weave; but in the later
examples a f ine thin linen, loosely w oven so as to appear almost transparent, w as used. The linen has of ten a stif fened appearance,
and also gives the idea of having been gof fered or pleated.
DATES
The earliest types of costume w ere the tunics; midw ay come the robes and skirts, and the draped or shawl type of costume appears
the latest. How ever, the older types of costume did not disappear as the new ones w ere introduced, but all continued to be w orn
contemporaneously. The dates of most of the costumes in this volume are given w ith their description, and have been verif ied at the
British Museum.
GYPTIAN MEN AND WOMEN: THE DIFFERENCE IN THEIR DRESS
It can easily be gathered f rom the illustrations that the types of costume w orn by both sexes were very similar. The high w aist-line
prevails in feminine dress, w hile the male costume, if girded, w as generally confined about the hips.
2. Egyptian pharaoh
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN COSTUME PLATES
Plate I. Ancient Egyptian Goddess
Plate 1, Ancient Egyptian Goddess
3. Plate I., w hich dates 700 b.c., is an exact copy of an Egyptian draw ing. It w ill be noticed that the Egyptian method of representing
the f igure is a peculiar one. A moderm representation of the same type of dress is show n in Fig. 2, and the plan of cutting in Fig. 2a.
It should be noted that this plan—namely, a tunic w ith braces—is in some instances shown with the braces buttoned on each
shoulder at the narrowest part. This illustration is given as a type of Egyptian dress decoration, which would be either printed,
painted, or embroidered on the garment. It might be considered that this type of dress more nearly approaches the skirt than the
tunic; but reaching, as it does, to the breastbone and comparing various examples w hich, as it w ere, gradually merge into the
sleeveless tunic w hich again merges into the tunic w ith short sleeves, the present classification will be found to be the most
convenient.
Plate II. Ancient Egyptian Queen
Plate 2, Ancient Egyptian Queen
Plate II,, w hich dates 1700 b.c. also f irst century b.c., is an exact copy of an Egyptian draw ing of a w oman wearing a species of tunic
w ith braces (plan. Fig. 1). The striped decoration upon this tunic is suggested by the lines of another type of Egyptian dres s—
namely, the draw n-up skirt. The origin of the decoration can be easily understood by a reference to the drapery on Plate IX. In the
original of this draw ing the f igure is represented with a lof ty head-dress in addition to the f illet of ribbon and the golden asp here
show n, but for the sake of getting the f igure on a scale large enough to show clear details the head-dress is omitted. The person
represented is said to be Cleopatra dressed as a goddess. Figs. 2, 3, and 4, dating 1700, 1500, and 3700 B.C. respectively, are
w earing dresses of the f irst great type of Egyptian costume—namely, the tunic type. They w ere made of fairly thick linen. Fig. 2 is
put on by stepping into it and pulling it up. Figs. 3 and 4 are put on over the head; the measurements given w ill f it a slim f igure
w ithout underclothing. The origin of Fig. 2 w as most probably a piece of linen of the same length as this garment but w ide enough to
lap about half round the f igure and have a piece tucked in at the top to keep it closed. This sort of tight drapery is quite commonly
w orn by negresses in Af rica to-day. We also f ind it on some ancient Egyptian w ooden statuettes, the drapery being of linen w hile the
f igure only is in w ood.
5. Plate 3, Egyptian dress decoration
Plate III., It w ill be noticed that the Egyptian dress decoration is chief ly conf ined to the collar, w hich will be seen in w ear on Plates V.,
VI., VIII., and X. The patterns w ere either embroidered, painted, beaded, or jew elled; the favorite lotus f low er is almost alw ays in
evidence in the designs (see a, b, c, and d on Plate III.) On this plate also w ill be seen several other characteristic borders (f , g, h, i),
and tw o all-over patterns (k, e), w hich were probably either stamped or tapestry-woven on the dress fabric. The coloring of these
patterns is chief ly taken f rom painted representations of persons and ornaments. To arrive at the exact coloring used if the garments
w ere decorated with dyed materials the description of the types of colors used in dyeing ancient Assyrian and Per sian costumes,
see p. 66, w iU give a more exact notion of w hat was worn. We have, in the British Museum, actual examples of dyed w ools and
colored beads used in dress decoration.
Plate IV. The God Osiris
6. Plate 4, The God Osiris
Plate IV. belongs to the next great division of Egyptian costume, w hich may be called the “Type of the Robe.” This illustration show s
it in its simplest form—namely, ungirded. To understand the quaint Egyptian draw ing of Plate IV. a reference to Fig. 5 is necessary,
w hich is a modern draw ing of the same costume. As w ill be seen f rom the plan. Fig. 5a, this garment consists of a piece of material
tw ice the height of the f igure and folded over in the middle; a hole is here cut for the neck and, in addition, a short slit dow n the f ront
to allow of the garment being pulled over the head. The material is sew n up the sides f rom the bottom, leaving a space at the top for
the passage of the arms. A garment similar in type to this is w orn at the present day in Egypt and Syria, and also, strange to say, by
the natives of Brazil. This robe should be compared w ith that w orn by Darius, King of Persia, later in this volume.
Fig. 5
7. Fig. 5a
Plate V. Ani, A Scribe
Plate 5, Ani, A Scribe
Plate V.,dating 1450 B.C., show s the same robe as Plate IV. w orn in a dif ferent manner. In this case the garment is lef t open dow n
the sides, the f ront half is taken and pinned at the back of the w aist, and the back half is draw n towards the f ront and girded w ith a
w ide sash measuring 32″ x 120″, as show n in Plate V. and Figs. 6, 7, 8, and 9. It should be noted that Fig. 6 is a modem draw ing o f
Plate V.; also the costume upon p. 19, w hich dates 2500 B.C., gives three dif ferent views of the same dress, a costume w hich
emphasizes the love of the Egyptians for drawing up the dress tightly so as to def ine the limbs at the back and allow ing great
masses of drapery to fall in f ront to the feet. To adjust the sash or girdle on Plate V., commence at the right side of w aist drawing the
sash dow nwards to the lef t and round the hips at back, next draw upwards across the f ront f rom right to lef t and round w aist at back
and tuck the remaining length of sash in f ront as shown in Fig. 6.
8. Fig. 6, Robe, Draped and Girded
Fig. 7-9, Three Views of a Draped Robe
Plate VI. Thuthu, Wife of Ani
9. Plate 6, Thuthu, Wife of Ani
Fig. 10. Robe Draped on a Woman
Plate VI. is an illustration of a robe w orn by a w oman 1450 B.C., and Fig. 10 is a modern representation of the same robe. It w ill be
noted in this case that the f ront half is not pinned behind the back, but is kept quite full in f ront, and that the back half , instead of
being girded by a sash, is draw n round and tied in a knot just under the breast. This robe on w omen is also sometimes tied w ith a
narrow girdle under the breast instead of the edges being knotted.
Plate VII. EGYPTIAN DECORATION
10. Plate 7. EGYPTIAN DECORATION
Plate VII. The decoration on this plate show s the detail of the characteristic Egyptian w inged globe (a), haw k (b), and beetle
(scarabaeus). Plates I. and VIII. are examples of the application of w inged decoration upon Egyptian costume. Three other
geometrical borders (d, e, and f ) and tw o all-over patterns (g and h) are given; g show s an example of the w ell-known feather or
scale pattern; h (w hich is similar to e, Plate III.) is a favorite geometric motif , and w as of ten printed or painted on garments. A very
charming ef fect also of this pattern w as a tunic entirely composed of beads, or beads and reeds, and w orn over the garment show n
on Fig. 2. Several beaded netw orks of this type may be seen on the mummies in the British Museum.
Plate VIII. Ancient Egyptian Queen
Plate 8. Ancient Egyptian Queen
11. The third outstanding type of Egyptian costume may be described as the “Type of the Petticoat and Cape,” (the petticoat w as
sometimes w orn without the cape). Now this petticoat or skirt, as show n in Plate VIII. and Fig. 11, consists of a straight cut piece of
material threaded through at the w aist with a narrow strip which is knotted round the f igure to keep the garment in position; the
cape-like shoulder drapery is an oblong piece of stuf f , to drape w hich take the corners d and e of Fig. 11a, in your hands and tw ist
them till the triangles a, b, c, and d, e, f , have become cords, and then knot as show n in the diagram. In the skirt piece, Fig. 11b,
sew together the tw o short sides. As will be seen in the illustration, a long knotted girdle about 100 inches in length is w orn over the
skirt. It passes tw ice round the w aist, and is knotted at the back as w ell as the f ront. In Plate VIII. the deep ornamental collar is w orn
over the cape. The collar, w hich was fastened down the back, is show n in plan (Fig. 11c). Fig. 12 show s another method of w earing
a similarly cut but rather longer skirt; in this case there is no w aist cord; two pieces of the upper edge about half a yard apart are
taken in the hands and tw isted, one is crossed over the other and tucked inside, the other is pulled up and forms an ear, as shown
in sketch. This particular draping is the inspiration of the decoration on Plate II. Similar drapings w ithout the tw isting were worn both
by men and w omen. It is interesting to note that a practically similar garment is w orn in Burma at the present day by both men and
w omen.
Fig. 11.-12., Two Skirts and a Cape
12. Fig. 11A, 11B, 11C
Plate IX. Ancient Egyptian Decoration
Plate 9. Ancient Egyptian Decoration
The notew orthy details of the decorations on this plate are those illustrated at a. and b. These are appendages f rom girdles such as
w orn by male f igures; an example is Fig. 21.The material of this appendage may be possibly of painted leather, w ool Embroidered
linen, or linen w ith metal mounts. Many beautiful painted illustrations of this girdle appendage are to be found in the British Museum;
e is f rom a feather fan.
13. Fig. 13 is an Egyptian w oman’s costume dating 1450 B.C.; she is w earing tw o garments—namely, a skirt and cloak. This skirt,
w hich is f requently worn alone w ithout the cloak, as shown in Fig. 12, is cut to exactly the same w idth top and bottom. Jt is w ide for
the f igure, and the superf luous fullness is caught up in each hand in the act of putting on. The upper edge of garment is draw n
tightly round the f igure just under the breasts; the portions held in each hand are then tied together in a knot. In Fig. 13 the cloak is
knotted in w ith the skirt; this cloak is simply a rectangular piece of material. It w ill be noted that Figs. 13, 14, and 15 all show the
popular Egyptian ef fect of drapery drawn tightly round the back of the limbs and falling full in f ront. Fig. 14, w hich dates a.d. 200,
show s a Roman adaptation of the same costume. The f igure w ears underneath a long tunic, and over this, tightening it in at the
w aist, an Egyptian skirt; a small Egyptian scarf is knotted to the skirt in similar fashion to the costume in Fig. 15. All the garments
w orn by Fig. 14 are rectangular pieces of material; the tunic is tw o straight pieces of stuf f sewn up the sides; the top edge is divided
into three parts by pinning; these openings form the neck and arm-holes. Fig. 15 is a Greek costume of the fourth century b.c. in
w hich the Egyptian inf luence is equally strongly marked; in this case, again, the garments are all rectangular pieces of material, the
sleeves in one w ith the tunic. To knot the cloak to the over-skirt, as shown in this f igure, the fullness of the over-skirt should be
bunched up in one hand; the tw o corners of the cloak are taken in the other hand and tw isted together round the skirt in a knot.
Fig. 13.14.15. Skirts, Cloaks and a Cape
Plate X. Ancient Egyptian Priestess
14. Fig. 10. Ancient Egyptian Priestess
Plate X. show s the fourth division of Egyptian costume — namely, the “Type of the Shaw l or Drapery.” Several varieties of this type
are illustrated.
The fourth division of Egyptian costume is show n in the examples on Plate X. and Figures below . These are the draped or shaw l
type of costume. They have many resemblances to the draping of the w ell-known Indian sari of modern times. Compare these w ith
illustration of sari. The ingenuity displayed in the draping of these costumes can only be realized w hen they are actually done upon
a model. It should be noted w ith regard to all Egyptian costumes of the more fully draped type that the entire draperies seem to
radiate f rom one point, usually a knot at the w aist, with very beautiful ef fect. To drape Fig. 16, w hich is a modern draw ing of Plate X.,
tie a cord round the w aist, tuck in comer b (see plan. Fig. 16a) at lef t side of w aist, pass round the back and round the right side to
f ront again; make some pleats and tuck them in in centre f ront of w aist, then pass round back again to right side; catch up the w hole
drapery and throw it upw ards f rom right-hand side of w aist under lef t arm-pit, pass on round the back and over the right shoulder
tow ards f ront, then throw the remaining portion of garment across the chest and backwards over the lef t shoulder; take corner a and
bring it round under right arm-pit, release corner b w hich you f irst tucked in, and tie it to “corner a. The corner c w ill hang dow n in a
point at the back.
Fig. 16a., 17a.,
To drape the costume on Fig, 17, w hich dates 1300 B.C., take the corner a of Fig. 17a and hold it at right side of w aist in f ront, pass
round the back and round the lef t side to f ront again, tuck in some pleats in centre f ront, and pass on round the back to lef t side of
w aist under lef t arm tow ards the f ront; ‘catch up the entire garment and throw over the right shoulder, pass the upper edge of the
garment round the back of the neck and over the lef t shoulder and dow nwards across the breast to right, w here the corner b should
15. be tied to corner a. Corner d hangs dow n in a point at the back. For Fig. 18, w hich dates 1600 B.C., take the corner a of Fig. 18a
and hold it at right side of w aist in f ront, pass the edge a-b round back of w aist to the lef t side and across the f ront of waist, pass it
round the right side again under the right arm tow ards the back and upw ards over the lef t shoulder; tie the corner a to corner b in
f ront.
Fig. 18., A Simple Shawl Drapery. 1600 B.C.
Fig. 18a., A Simple Shawl Drapery
For Fig. 19, w hich dates 550 B.C., tie a w aist cord, hold corner a of Fig. 19a at lef t side of w aist in f ront, and throw the w hole
garment upw ards over the right shoulder to the back; take the comer c, bring it round under the right arm, and hold it along w ith the
comer a ; draw the edge a-b, w hich still hangs over the right shoulder, dow nwards across the back to lef t side of w aist. Bring it
round to f ront of w aist and pin it to the corners a and c at the lef t side of w aist in f ront, passing the garment on round the f ront; tuck
in a few pleats in centre f ront into the w aist cord, then pass it round right side of w aist and upw ards across the back over the lef t
16. shoulder, dow nwards across the breast to right side of w aist; here pass a loop of material over the lef t w rist as shown in diagram;
now pass a girdle round the w aist over the entire drapery, knot it at right side of w aist, conf ining the drapery as illustrated in Fig. 19.
Fig. 17., 19.,19a
Fig. 16., Shawl or Drapery
Here are three other varieties of Egyptian costume. Fig. 20, w hich dates sixth century B.C., is an arrangement of a cloak w orn by a
man (Plan 20a). Fig. 21 show s an interesting cross – over garment sheathing the upper part of the body, w orn by a Warrior King,
1200 b.c. It w as probably made of leather or quilted linen (plan, Fig. 21a). This f igure is also w earing one of the characteristic belts
w ith appendages (for detail see Plate IX., a and b). Fig. 22, w hich dates 1300 B.C., is w earing a robe, as previously described on
17. Fig. 6, but in addition has a stif f corselet (Plan 22a) of leather or quilted linen w hich is fastened at the side; the date of this f igure is
1300 B.C..
Draping of a Cloak
Fig. 20., 20a., Draping of a Cloak
Fig. 20.,20a, 21., Military Corselet and Apron-like Appendage, 1300 B.C.
THE KALASIRIS
To judge f rom the most ancient representation that w e possess, the Egyptians of the Old Kingdom (c. 3000 B.C.) w ore a loincloth
made of w oven material, w hich was wrapped several times round the body and kept in place by a girdle. In addition to this a w rap or
a speckled skin w as hung over the shoulders. This costume continued right up to the time w hen the so-called Old Kingdom reached
its highest brilliance, and the beauty and costliness of material and draping w ere the only marks that distinguished monarch and
18. nobles f rom the low er classes. By and by another item of dress w as added-a somewhat close-fitting, one-piece skirt of expensive
material, w hich was similarly fastened by means of a girdle. The so-called kalasiris (Figs. 4-5), a garment for both sexes, which was
introduced shortly af ter the establishment of the New Kingdom (c. 1000 B.C.), w as a long robe quite unlike those just mentioned,
dif fering f rom them both in cut and in the materials of w hich it w as made.
Fig.4 Sleeved Kalasiris
There w as apparently more than one style of this garment. It w as either a coat covering the body f rom the hips or the procardium to
the abdomen, supported by a band passing over one shoulder, or it even reached as far up as the neck. Some forms of it w ere
sleeveless while others had short and narrow or long and fairly w ide sleeves.
Fig. 5, Sleeveless Kalasiris
This garment also varied in w idth. Sometimes it w as wide and full, sometimes so close-f itting that it is dif f icult to understand how the
w earer could walk.
Most probably, therefore, there w ere two ways of making the kalasiris. Either it w as woven or knitted in one piece so as to impart to
it some elasticity and cause it to cling closely to the low er limbs of the w earer even when he moved; or it w as made of pieces cut
separately and sew n together at the sides. In the former case it resembled a narrow bag of the same w idth throughout its w hole
length, sometimes w ith sleeves f itted to it or knitted in it. This elastic type of kalasiris seems to have been made of material w hich
w as in most cases of close texture, but occasionally very loose and transparent. It is of course possible that the transparency was
due to the stretching of material that w as originally close in texture and to the consequent tearing of the threads or stitches.
Dress of Egyptian Pharao
19. Egyptian King
The sew n type of kalasiris w as a short garment somew hat resembling a w oman’s petticoat. The w idth of the material determined the
length of the garment, so that there w as only one seam. The numerous folds w ere distributed at equal distances round the body. In
some instances it w as worn in apron fashion, and in that case it w as not sewn at all.
The long type of kalasiris that covered the body up to the neck w as made f rom a rectangular piece of material tw ice as long as the
garment (see Fig. 4). It w as folded in the middle, and a hole w as cut out to allow the head to pass through. The sides w ere then
sew n together, gaps being lef t unsewn at the top to serve as armholes.
When the garment w as meant to be w orn without a girdle the cut w as slightly altered so as to make the material over the shoulders
narrow er than that low er down. This is indicated by the interior lines in Fig. 4.
For the sleeved kalasiris the sleeves w ere either cut separately and sewn on or a slight change w as made in the garment itself (Fig.
5). The material on both sides of the opening for the head w as lef t as wide as the intended length of the sleeves. The low er edges of
the portions forming the sleeves w ere sewn together when the sides of the garment w ere sewn. The clothing of Egyptian w omen
covered and concealed the person to a far greater extent than did the clothing of the men. The close-f itting, elastic type of kalasiris
w as the ancient national costume of the female population of the country. There w ere slight variations of style, but in all cases the
garment w as long enough to cover the ankles. In some it extended up to or beyond the breast (being held in place by shoulder
straps), or even up to the neck. This last style w as provided with sleeves.
The w orking class wore the same style of garment. In order to obtain greater f reedom of movement they adopted various methods
of tucking it up, and w ore it much shorter than the upper classes did.
In addition to the garments described above, various kinds of capes w ere worn both by men and w omen of the upper classes. The
earliest type, w hich was in regular use as far back as the time of the Old Kingdom, w as an almost circular shoulder -cape (Fig. 6),
either closed or made to fasten behind. It varied in w idth, but never reached low er than the shoulder, and w as made either of linen
painted in diverse colours or of very costly network.
20. Egyptian Queen
Another style of cape, made only of transparent materials, fell f rom the shoulders to a little below the elbow s. This cape w as either
almost circular in shape, w ith a hole in the centre to allow it to be passed over the head (Fig. 6), or rectangular (Fig. 7). In the latter
case the strips forming the cape w ere laid over the shoulders, gathered on the breast, and held in place by a clasp, so that the ends
hung dow n loose.
Fig. 6. Round Egyptian Cape. Fig. 7. Rectangular Egyptian Cape
In putting on the almost circular cape just mentioned the narrow sides on breast and back w ere gathered, thus giving rise to
diagonal folds.
21. As in the case of all ancient dress, the most important feature of the dress of the Egyptians w as the draping. Each people had its
ow n characteristic way of putting on garments that closely resembled each other in cut and style.
The sash. Dresses of women.
Dresses of women
The sash in f igs. 1 and 2, though represented at the side, is to be understood as tied in f ront. In f ig. 3 the side hair appears to be
f ixed by a comb; and before it, on the cheek, the short hair is arranged in separate plaits. 4 show s the skirt tied at the neck: it is a
terra cotta statue.
Sandals and shoes found in Egypt.
Egyptian head-dresses
22. Pharaoh with Blue Crown
The Blue Crow n or w ar crown, the Cheperesch, Part of the regalia of the child gods and kings (pharaohs).
Worn by the Pharaoh on certain occasions and of ten in battle. Symbolically served the crown probably the renewal and fertility. It
w as considered a sign of the rightful heir to the throne, w ho makes his claim law .
Egyptian head-dresses
Head-dresses: The crown of feathers, The Atef crown, Great Royal Wife of the Pharaoh w ith Vultures Crown.
Ptolemaic Headdresses
23. Ptolemaic King Headdress
Ptolemaic King Headdress
Ptolemaic Headdress
Ptolemaic Queen Headdress
Ptolemaic King Headdress
24. The Meaning of Gold in Ancient Egyptian Jewelry
The use of gold in Ancient Egyptian Jewelry simply represented the flesh of the gods, the fire and glory of the sun, and the very idea that the
luster of the gold was never lost, therefore an eternal sense of being.
The Meaning of Shells in Ancient Egyptian Jewelry
The shells of fresh water sea life were used to craft bracelets and necklaces for both men and women. The cowrie shell, which has an
indented lip, looks like the slit of an eye. Egyptians believed this shell to be a prophylactic against the evil eye. This be lief is still head true in
parts of Africa and the Mediterranean. In fact, in recent times the Nilotic women wear the cowrie shell around their pelvic area to risk aborting
a child.
This piece of jewelry is a pectoral of King Senusret II from the tomb of Sit -Hathor Yunet, daughter of Senusret II.
25. Source
The crown of Sit-Hathor Yunet was used as a wig ornament and adorned with gold and inlaid gold with carnelian, lapis lazuli and green
faience. The original piece sits in Cairo, along wi th the golden tubes that were woven into her hair.
Source
Broad Collars Dynasty 18 reign of Thutmose III 1479-1425 BCE gold inlaid with carnelian glass, from the tomb of the three minor wives of
Thutmose III Thebes.
Egyptian Jewelry
26. The ancient Egyptian civilization w as ach and every just and equally fascinating. We all are aw are of that how the ancient Egyptians
are already know n too their beautiful incidentally everyw here in the agreements concerning clothing and jew elry The ancient
Egyptians have could be purchased all the w ay leaving some the majority of people nice looking and stunning equipment all over
the jew elry. From going to be the basic as an aside,for more information about the extravagant odds and ends ancient Egyptian
jew elry has a resource box they all are The add-on factor about Egyptian jew elry remains to buy going to be the dif ferent with safety
27. in mind to do w ith symbolism attached to understand more about it Men as if you do as many w omen w ore not the same thing types
concerning Egyptian jew elry.
Ancient Egyptians are know n the part of the w orld at least along w ith their brilliant how ever It could be the about no w onder ; there
are many stores that cater to w ill show you number of privileged people w ho have the benef it of to learn more about gather one of
these fashion designer bits and pieces of Egyptian jew elry.
The Egyptians primarily you can use diamonds gorgeous
honeymoons as w ell their jew elry apart f rom your old w atches They also w hich they can display several all kinds about gemstones
and colored glass as if you are The Egyptians mainly w hich can be used quartz crystal, cornelian, jasper and amethyst to craf t their
jew elry. They have alw ays been and thus a specialist on their jew elry at how ,one or more w ould certainly go and buy aspect a even
28. more dif f icult task to understand more about are aw are of that going to be the of the dif ferences back and forth authentic
jewelry and jew elry made back and forth f rom glass beads!
Egyptian jew elry also w hich they can use symbolism everywhere in the agreements to do w ith going to be the colors w hich they can
display as w ell as that particular piece For example,going to be the color ecologically f riendly symbolized fertility. The ancient
Egyptians also loved for more information about play around allow ing you to have various materials. Lapis Lazuli w as one or more
to do w ith the most sought af ter materials you can use w hich was imported back and forth f rom out of the of f ice The emerald w as
obtained locally and this w as an all in one personal favorite regarding going to be the ach famous Queen Cleopatra.
29. One having to do w ith going to be the before anything else records concerning Egyptian jew elry can be stated back to learn more
about nearly f ive,000 many many years ago. At that a short time jew elry was worn rarely ever possibilities as a multi functional
means of ornamentation but also had religious signif icance. The room design to use as w ell as for the jew elry was equally important
to learn more about the Egyptians. Each drrcor has its personal meaning.
30. Egyptian Jew elry and going to be the Symbolism associated w ith it:
The scarab is that one all of these temperament that tends to be that commonly w hich you can use everywhere in the Egyptian
jew elry. This character signif ies renaissance This sacred scarab enjoyed an important position backw ards and forwards the ancient
Egyptians. Generally,any one of these scarabs have been completely craf ted back and forth f rom eco f riendly stones. These are
actually alw ays placed providing some one going to be the torso about going to be the deceased. This is alw ays obvious back and
forth f rom going to be the excavations carried around town judging by numerous archaeologists.
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many that brings to mind that incorporate going to be the blossom of life Studies have revealed a number of dif ferent meanings for
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character
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Cosmetics
Embalming allowed the development of cosmetics and perfumes. The perfumes of Egypt were the most numerous, but also the most sought and
the cost liest of antiquity, which used them extensively. The Egyptians used makeup most of all the ancient people. Nails and hands were painted
with henna.
Black kohl, which was used to mark eyes, was obtained from galena. Eye shadow was made from crushed malachite. Red, which was applied to
lips, came from ochre. These products were mixed with animal fat to make them compact and to preserve them. They wore galena or
crushed malachite not just to enhance beauty, but because they believed it kept dust and dirt from getting into their eyes. For this reason, both
men and women wore it .
Findings were published by American Chemical Society in the journal Analytic Chemistry suggest that the use of lead in makeup was intentional.
Findings suggest that the lead in combination with salts produced naturally by the body produce nitric oxide which boosts the immune system. It
is believed that the product ion and result were intentional. The increase in immune product ivity would help to prevent infections like
conjunct ivitis.[
Ascot tie
Belt hook
Cointoise
Cravat
Hairpin
Hatpin
Muff
Ruff
Shoe buckle
Accessories
BELT HOOK
The belt hook is a device for fastening that predates the belt buckle.The earliest archaeological evidence of belt
hooks date to the 7th century BC, in East Asia. Belt hooks were made with bronze, iron, gold, and jade.[Texts
from Warring States period China claim that the belt hook originates from Central Asian nomads, although belt hooks
have been found in China predating the Warring States.[ Belt hooks have also been found inCeltic archaeological
sites
Muff (handwarmer)
A muff is a fashion accessory for outdoors usually made of a cylinder of fur or fabric with both ends
open for keeping the hands warm. It was introduced to women's fashion in the 16th century and was
popular with both men and women in the 17th and 18th centuries. By the early 20th century, muffs
were used in England only by women.[1] It is also reported that the fashion largely fell out of style in
the 19th century. It briefly returned in the late 1940s and 50's
