---------- introduction ---------- quick facts ---------- brief timeline ---------- clothing ---------- citations & credits ---------- Clothing Types Pharaoh • Large head garments were worn. • The pharaoh wore a lot of gold jewelry because he could afford it. • Cloth was wrapped around the waist. (King Tutankhamen’s Tomb) • The pharaoh’s clothing was more transparent than others to show his wealth and status. (Ancient Egyptian Clothing) Priests • Most priests did not wear a wig unlike other people in the society. (Ancient Egyptian Clothing) • Priests were not allowed to wear leather sandals or wool clothing because it was considered unclean. (Ancient Egyptian Clothing) • Priests wore leopard robes while serving their god Amun. (Ancient Egyptian Clothing) • Priests were likely the cleanliest of all Egyptian peoples. They washed several times a day and kept themselves free of body hair in order to purify their bodies for Amun. (Ancient Egyptian Clothing) Workers • Common people were loin cloths made of animal hide and linen as well as simple tunic dresses which were fitted. Ancient Egyptian Clothing) • Most of the slaves actually worked naked. (Ancient Egyptian Clothing) • The cloth used in common people’s clothing was less transparent than those of the wealthy. (Ancient Egyptian Clothing) Women • Grooming was very important. Women also washed before they dressed. They also rubbed scented oil on themselves to smell nice. (Ancient Egyptian Clothing) • Women wore a piece of cloth over their heads. (Ancient Egyptian Clothing) • Usually, women held their hair up with pins or a metal band around the head. (Ancient Egyptian Social Life) • Women also wore ankle length dresses which tied around the neck or behind the shoulders. (Ancient Egyptian Social Life)   japan --- rome --- united states --- egypt --- home