Ancient history

What did the mesopotamian wear?

Men:

- Kaunakes: A long, rectangular-shaped loincloth wrapped around the waist and extending to below the knees, secured by a belt around the waist or hips.

- Kandys: A light, woolen cloak typically reaching to the knees or below, often fringed at the edges and fastened by a brooch or a loop over one shoulder.

- Tunic: A long, tunic-like garment worn under the kandys, with short or long sleeves and a V-shaped neckline.

Women:

- Kaunakes: Similar to the male kaunakes, a long wrap-around garment for women, often gathered and draped around the body and secured with a belt or brooches.

- Stola: A long, loose-fitting dress worn by women, typically made of fine linen and gathered at the waist. It could be ankle-length or shorter.

- Veil: Women often covered their heads with a thin, lightweight fabric called a veil when outside or in the presence of men outside of their family.

Materials:

- Wool: The most commonly used material for both male and female garments, wool was woven into fabric and could be dyed in various colors.

- Linen: Linen was also used for fine clothing, often mixed with wool for added strength and durability.

- Cotton: Cotton was used primarily for summer clothing.

- Leather: Leather was used for footwear, belts, and other accessories.

Additionally, Mesopotamians were skilled in embroidery, applique, and beading to decorate their clothing and enhance their appearance. They often used gemstones, precious metals, and semi-precious stones for jewelry, such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and headdresses.