Contemporary Fashion from the Land of Pharaohs
Egypt is a country of kingship and divinity. Ancient Egyptians loved fashionable clothes and other accessories. Clothing style was simple and elegant. They took a lot of care in grooming their appearance, and their garments were designed, crafted, and worn with great thought and care. Their clothing style gave them a unique cultural look in history. Egyptians […]
Over the past two centuries, Egyptian art has inspired jewellers to create works of great beauty, combining ancient fashion with a modern twist.
he 18th-century European travellers were fascinated with Egypt, its mysterious history, opulent arts and grandiose sites. These travellers often returned home with notes and drawings recording what they had seen, but although their accounts represented the start of Europe’s interest in Egypt, they weren’t the spark that truly inspired European jewellers to work in Egyptian […]
How Ancient Egypt Influenced Fashion
Archeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter knew he was making the archeological triumph of the 20th century when he uncovered King Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922. But no one could have predicted just how influential this discovery would be in the fashion world of the roaring ‘20s and beyond. n truth, the beginnings of what was dubbed Egyptomania had its […]
Clothing
Although we now associate fine cotton with Egypt, the ancient Egyptians did not cultivate that crop (although they did trade it with the Romans). Instead, they used linen (mnkht), made from the stem of the flax plant. Cloth was generally woven by women, who could sell whatever excess cloth they could make. Weaving was a […]
WOMEN’S CLOTHING AND FASHION IN ANCIENT EGYPT
It is easier to visualize their clothing once you understand the unique way Egyptians drew the human form. We will look at the material, the various styles they wore, their makeup and finish with the scented cone. ARTISTIC CONVENTION Every artist must follow a particular set of conventions in order to transfer three dimensional reality […]
Ancient Egyptian Temples
The ancient Egyptians led a rich theological life. With 8,700 deities in their pantheon, religion played a central part in both their society and their daily lives. The heart of their religious devotions was the temple. Devotees did not worship at the temple. Rather, they left offerings to their gods, made requests for their god […]
Religious Rituals In Ancient Egypt
For most of ancient Egypt’s history, it observed a polytheistic form of religious worship. With 8,700 gods and goddesses, people were allowed to venerate any deity of their choice. Many worshipped several deities. The appeal of some deities spread throughout Egypt, while other gods and goddess were confined to a cluster of cities and small villages. […]
Facts About Religion In Ancient Egypt
Religion in ancient Egypt permeated every facet of society. Ancient Egyptian religion combined theological beliefs, ritual ceremonies, magical practices and spiritualism. Religion’s central role in everyday Egyptians’ daily lives is due to their belief that their earthly lives represented merely one stage on their eternal journey. Moreover, everyone was expected to uphold the concept of harmony and […]
The Central Role Of The Afterlife
The average life expectancy of ancient Egyptians was approximately 40 years. While they undoubtedly loved life, ancient Egyptians wanted their lives to continue beyond the veil of death. They fervently believed in preserving the body and providing the deceased with everything they would need in the afterlife. Death was a brief and untimely interruption and […]
Ancient Egypt’s Cults And Temples
Cults were sects dedicated to serving one deity. From the Old Kingdom onwards, priests were usually the same sex as their god or goddess. Priests and priestesses were allowed to marry, to have children and to own property and land. Aside from ritual observances requiring purification prior to officiating at rites, priests and priestesses lived […]
