Egyptian costume consists of white linen loincloth or short skirt for men; straight, narrow, ankle-length tunic and long mantle for women; wigs of human hair or wool, sometimes surmounted by elaborate headdresses; wide, circular collars of fabric or beads; rich jewelry; fabrics of wool and linen, white or brightly colored; sandals.

     Linen was the principal material used and the highly decorative effects were usually obtained by borders and fringes. Skins were worn, garments of gazelle hide, cut and seamed, and panther and leopard skins thrown over the shoulders. A warrior's metal cuirass appears, formed of scales, and it was imitated in all-over scale patterns.

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