Clothing in Ancient Egypt: Fashion and Style of the Nile Civilization

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Explore the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian clothing, from linen dresses and loincloths to elaborate jewelry and makeup. Discover what men, women, and children wore in this ancient civilization and how they adorned themselves for special occasions. Uncover the significance of sandals, jewelry, and makeup in ancient Egyptian culture, reflecting their beliefs and customs.

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Clothing in Ancient Egypt Clothing in Ancient Egypt

CLOTHING IN ANCIENT EGYPT We know about what the Egyptians wore from writing, wall paintings and sculptures. Children in Egypt did not wear clothes until they were about 6; after that they wore the same clothes as adults. Most clothing was made from linen, which could be decorated with beads, embroidery and dyes.

MEN AND BOYS - POOR Most clothes were made from linen made from flax Men wore a loincloth (a bit like a skirt). These sometimes had a belt. The design of these changed through the ages.

MEN AND BOYS - RICH They would sometimes wear a shirt They wore make-up, jewellery and headdresses for special occasions. The pharaoh also wore animal skins such as leopard over their shoulders as a sign of wealth.

WOMEN AND GIRLS Women wore linen dresses with one or two shoulder straps. These often had pleats or folds. Rich women would wear dresses decorated with beads and feathers for special occasions. They would also wear jewellery, head-dresses and make-up.

SHOES Ancient Egyptians went barefoot most of the time. For special occasions, men and women wore sandals made of plaited reeds.

JEWELLERY Men and women wore jewellery because they thought it made them look pleasing to the gods. In addition to iron, gold and gemstones, archaeologists believe that some jewellery was even made from fragments of meteorite! Amulets were worn for good luck.

MAKE UP Rich Egyptians wore make up. They would use green or blue mineral powder as eye shadow, and would use a dye called henna to redden their lips and nails. A black eyeliner called Kohl was also worn to deflect the sun s glare and prevent eye infections.