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The Fabric and Styles of Sumerian Clothing


September 8th, 2008 by admin

The first Sumerian clothing consisted of sheepskin. This was because sheep was the most domesticated animal with the Sumerians, the first clothes were sheepskin worn furry side inside. Later, they learned the art of weaving and could weave a herringbone pattern on the loom from the start! In ancient Sumerian clothing everybody in Mesopotamia wore [...]

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Sumerian Clothing:Men and Women


August 23rd, 2008 by admin

Sumerian men were either clean-shaven or wore their hair long and sported a beard. Women braided their hair and wore head dresses while entertaining guests. Jewelry was worn by both men and women, mainly necklaces and earrings. Some of the pieces that the wealthy wore were stunning bracelets and earrings in gold and silver.
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