The preservation of fabric fibers and leathers allows for insights into the attire of ancient societies. The clothing used in the ancient world reflects the technologies that these peoples mastered. I
The clothing of men and women at several social levels of Ancient Egypt are depicted in this tomb mural from the 15th century BC
Women entertainers perform at a celebration in Ancient Egypt; the dancers are naked and the musician wears a typical pleated garment as well as the cone of perfumed fat on top of her wig that melts slowly to emit its precious odors; both groups wear extensive jewelry, wigs, and cosmetics; neither wear shoes – Tomb of Nebamun c. 1400 BC
Queen Ahmose, Pharaoh Thutmose I, and daughter Neferubity – note the youthful sidelock on the child and the royal attire and wigs on the adults
Fresco of three Cretan women in the open blouse that was typical in the later Minoan Culture - their skirts would have begun at the waist, were flounced, and of many colorful patterns
Uttariya
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An uttariya is a loose piece of upper body clothing with its origins in ancient India. It is a single piece of cloth that falls from the back of the neck to curl around both arms and could also drape
Relief depicting men wearing an antariya and an uttariya, 1st century CE.
