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A History of Costume in Egypt

Traditional Egyptian dress through the ages, from ancient Egypt to the 20th century.

By RAWI

Fom ancient Egypt to the 20th century

Costume

Slow Fashion

Our impressions of what the ancient Egyptians wore have largely been shaped by modern-day films, but are these perceptions accurate? Or was the reality much more varied and complex?

By Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood

Part I: Everyday Ancient Egyptian Clothing

Ancient Egypt

Royal Couture

Tutankhamun was a minor king who reigned during a time of upheaval and died young, but his tomb has been a treasure trove of incomparable riches. Looking at the sumptuous textiles and garments he left behind, we can only imagine the extravagant wardrobes of more prominent kings.

By Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood

PART II: Reconstructing Tutankhamun's Wardrobe

If the Shoe Fits

People have always been obsessed with shoes, and ancient Egyptians were no different, producing a fine collection of footwear that was not only functional but surprisingly beautiful as well.

By André J. Veldmeijer

Footwear in Ancient Egypt.

Costume

Keeping Up With The Alexandrians

When Alexander the Great conquered Egypt, he triggered a period of profound cultural and social change. As traditions evolved, so too did clothing, reflecting a society caught between the familiarity of the past and the appeal of the new.

By Maria Mossakowska-Gaubert

Multiculturalism and clothing fashion in Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt

Costume

Fatimid Fancies

From fabulous ivory carvings to lavish textiles with intricate gold embroidery, everything the Fatimids left behind points to opulence and abundance on a scale we can only imagine.

By Jochen Sokoly

The Epitome of Medieval Artistry

Adornment