Aviv Biblical Clothing

Historically Accurate Biblical Clothing

Egyptian

Shenti aka Shendyt was a kilt-like loincloth made of linen.

Shenti Shendyt

Khat or nemes was a headdress.

Khat Nemes Egyptian Headdress

Kalasiris was the standard Egyptian dress for women. It was a sheath of linen sewn together at the side. Sometimes dresses would be made of beads. The dresses would be worn with linen capes, shawls & robes.

Kalasiris

Wigs were worn by both men & women, particularly the wealthy. They were made with human hair & sometimes supplemented by palm fibers.

Egyptian Wig

Sandals were made of leather, or papyrus for the priestly class.

Jewelry

Cosmetics

Linen wool

Egyptians predominantly wore linen, as animal fibers were seen as impure. Wool or animal skins were at times worn by the wealthy but were not allowed into temples or sanctuaries.

Egyptian Priest
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