Ancient Egypt (jan 1, 3100 BC – dec 31, 2686 BC)
Description:
- The garments were made from lightweight linen and cotton.- Drawings and tombs reveal their garments at that time.
-Men wore knee-length skirts tied in front with a sleeved shirt.
- Women wore long dresses that tied behind the neck or shoulders.
- Both wore wide beaded collars.
- Sandals were the usual foot cover in ancient Egypt.
- All classes in the Egyptian society wore jewelry.
- Both men and women wore make-up to protected their skin from the damaging effects of the desert climate.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 3100 BC
dec 31, 2686 BC
~ 413 years