Ancient Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations, which had its own political system, cultural values, religion, worldview and, of course, fashion. The evolution of this state is still not fully understood and is of special interest among scientists, historians, and fashion designers. Modern designers do not cease to marvel at the exact and elegant cut, the original decoration of Egyptian costumes. And it's not surprising, because clothes and jewelry in Ancient Egypt are thought through to the smallest detail, there is nothing superfluous, but at the same time gives the impression of a completed image.
Fashion of the Ancient World
The history of fashion of Ancient Egypt originates from triangular loincloths with an apron called schematics, which were decorated with numerous draperies. Later, this model of men's clothing was improved, draperies became more difficult and began to fasten on the waist with a belt decorated with ornaments and gold threads. It goes without saying that such clothes testified to the high social status of its owner. With the further development of the scheme began to wear as underwear, on top of which was put on a transparent cape tied with a belt, resembling a silhouette of a trapezoid. The apparel was supplemented with pleating, decorations and headdresses .
The basis of women's clothing in ancient Egypt was a straight-fitting sarafan that held on one or two straps and was called kalaziris. The length of the product is mainly up to the ankles, the breast remained naked, for the benefit of climatic conditions welcomed such frankness. The clothing of female slaves in Ancient Egypt, according to the images found, in some cases could be limited to a narrow belt and decoration.
Over time, the fashion of Ancient Egypt is improved and, first of all, it touches the women's clothing of the upper classes. Kalaziris in its original form remained the lot of common people, and noble ladies wore over his beautiful capes with complex draperies, leaving one shoulder naked.
The shoulders of women and men were adorned with a massive necklace, on a woven basis.
Main Features of Egyptian Clothes
If we characterize in general the fashion of this ancient civilization, then we can distinguish several main features:
- A special role was assigned to the Egyptians with accessories, various belts, bracelets, necklaces, headgear used to highlight and emphasize their class affiliation, as well as to decorate clothing of unpretentious cut.
- By its shape, the clothes of the lower and the upper strata of society did not differ much. In this case, the main emphasis was on the quality of the fabric and decorative finish, with which it was easy to determine the status of its owner.
- Well traced in the cut of clothes and jewelry geometric themes - it's pyramids, triangles, trapezium.
- In particular, there were shoes and hats - clearly the privilege of the elite and close associates of the pharaoh.
- As the main material was used flax, the production of which reached its perfection at that time.
The ideal of beauty in ancient Egypt
History inextricably links the notions of femininity, beautiful clothes, style and fashion feelings of that time with the queen of Ancient Egypt Cleopatra , which combined all the qualities of an ideal woman. Namely, the dark skin, the right facial features, the amygdalous incision of the eyes combined with an outstanding mind and strong character, have made it an example of imitation and admiration for many women.
In short, it is difficult to overestimate the role of the queen not only in the political life of Ancient Egypt, but also in the development of fashion and stylistic trends.
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