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The clothing of Egyptian pharaohs differed substantially from that of the common Egyptian man. The only similarities in clothing were the robe and materials. The pharaoh was meant to demonstrate a particular example of cleanliness and wealth through his attire. In addition to main clothing items, pharaohs wore decorated sandals and large amounts of jewelry.

  1. Fabric
    • Like most Egyptians, pharaohs wore clothing made of linen. The linen worn by pharaohs was particularly transparent; this was a visible representation of wealth. Linen was made from flax, a plant native to the region.

    False Beard
    • False beard and nemes on pharaoh.

      Many pharaohs wore false beards. These were attached using thin leather wraps encircling the head.

    Nemes
    • Pharaohs donned a head piece known as a nemes. The nemes was originally made of a single-colored piece of linen and evolved in complexity over time.

    Shendyt
    • Egyptians wearing garment similar to the shendyt.

      The shendyt (a royal apron) was the main piece of clothing in a pharaoh's ensemble. It was placed at the right hip and wrapped around the body, back to front, with detailed pleating.

    Robe
    • Egyptian men wore robes of linen over their kilt-like garments. This garment, in the pharaoh's wardrobe, was to be the most transparent.

    Khol
    • The pharaoh wore khol, a substance made with a dark dye. Khol was applied around the eye to prevent infections and reduce sun glare in the desert climate.

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