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What was woven and cloth used for in ancient Egypt?

In ancient Egypt, woven cloth was primarily used for clothing, with linen being the most common fabric made from flax. It served not only practical purposes for everyday wear but also held cultural significance in rituals and ceremonies. Additionally, cloth was used for household items such as bed linens and wrappings for mummies, reflecting its importance in both daily life and the afterlife. The quality and decoration of the fabric often indicated social status.


What did use to wrap mummies?

Ancient Egyptians used a material called linen.


Which race of people used to preserve people as mummies?

The ancient egyptians preserved there people as mummies but mostly pharos and high people in Egypt lol M.V.G


How has natron been used?

In ancient Egypt they used natron to dry out the mummies. Natron was what they put on the mummies skin for 40 days so that the body wouldn't rot.


What meterial was used for clothing in egypt?

cloth,cotton,furs


What plant was used to make cloth in Egypt?

Flax Linum usitatissimum


What was the piece of cloth to wrap a dead body Egypt?

piece of cloth used to wrap a dead body


Why is a table cloth called a table cloth?

Table cloth is called table cloth because it is used to cover the table.its called a table cloth because it is a cloth that you put on a table you idiot.


Which country is best known for linen?

Irish linen is well regarded but Egypt has used it for millennium especially in wrapping of mummies.


What were mummies of Egypt used for?

Mummies weren't really used for anything but the Egyptians believed that pharaohs and kings should be treated well and go into the afterlife. Egyptians would preserve the body which was called mummification for 70 days long. Later in Egtptian life thieves were open to wealthy possesions so they stopped preserving bodies.


How long was the cloth used to bandage ancient Egyptian mummies?

entire mummification process took about 60 days, thus meaning the funeral and final burial of ancient Egyptian mummies occurred at least two months after death


What are mummies wraped in?

Mummies are typically wrapped in strips of linen cloth before being placed in a coffin or tomb. The linen wrapping helps to preserve the body by preventing decomposition and providing support. Sometimes, other materials such as resin or oils are also used during mummification to further aid in preservation.