Egyptian kalasiris

Kalasiris- Egyptian Inspired, Modern day dress

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Costume history of Ancient Egypt, one of the world's oldest and most fascinating civilizations. Egyptian head-dresses. The Kalasiris...

On June 18th, a Hollywood costume and memorabilia auction of epic proportions will occur, featuring iconic, museum-worthy items from the life-long personal collection of American sweetheart, Debbie Reynolds. "My passion for collecting began in earnest when the studios broke up...

Kalasiris (calasiris) - described by Greek historian Herodotus as a fringed tunic. Other historians define it as a close fitting garment (aka sheath dress). Kalasiris applies to both tunics and closely fitted garments.

Find out how ancient Egyptian clothes were worn, the fabrics, what people wore on special occasions and the differences between men and women's garments.

1982 Great Empresses & Queens, Nefertiti - the book says the reason she's nekkid is because they wore as few clothes as possible due to the heat and only the rich could afford gauzy, see through materials. The reason she has no body hair anywhere is to discourage lice.

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