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Kaunakes
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A bell shaped fleece kilt. Shaggy, made with long hanks of wool that hung like fringe, wired or in a spiral.
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Fillet (fil’ay)
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A headband used by women to hold hair in place.
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Tunic
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A basic T shaped garment worn by both men and women.
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Fez/Tarbush
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A high, brimless hat.
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Ankh
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Key to life or symbol of life used in design and decoration (Egypt)
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Henna
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A reddish skin, lip, hair and nail dye used for decoration.
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Shenti
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A wrapped skirt worn by men (Egypt)
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Loincloth
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A triangular piece of fabric tied around the waist usually made of linen.
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Aprons
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Large decorative triangular panels located in the front of some skirts (Egypt)
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Gorget
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Beaded neckband made of tubular decorative beads worn by men and
women (Egypt). |
Sheath Dress
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A close fitting tunic, sometimes fringed worn by men and women (Egypt)
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Corselet
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A sleeveless wrapping worn by men as possible armor.
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Chignon (shee’yon)
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A bun worn by both men and women.
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Kohl
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A substance made of sulfide worn around the eye by men and women to
protect against the harsh glare of the sun(Egypt). |
Postiche
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A faux beard hung from the ears worn by the Pharaoh, be that a man or
woman (Egypt) |