Textiles and Dress

Clothing in ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian clothing comprises the garments, jewelry, footwear, and wigs worn by individuals in Egypt from the end of the Neolithic period (prior to 3100 BC) to the collapse of the Ptolemaic Kingdom in 30 BC. Fashions in ancient Egypt changed slowly over time and were influenced by foreign styles. Recognizable aspects of ancient Egyptian clothing include white linen kilts, sheath dresses, bag-tunics, and mantles; usekh collars; sandals; and wigs.

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• ▸Burmese dance
• ▸1650–1700 in Western fashion
• ▸Agbada

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