Khat (apparel)

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The khat was a head cloth worn by the nobility of Ancient Egypt. Simpler than the nemes head-dress, it did not have pleats or stripes, and hung down open in the back rather than being tied together.[1]

History

The khat dates to the reign of the First Dynasty king Den at least. On an ivory label found at Abydos, Den is shown wearing the khat and brandishing a mace.[2]

Archaeological examples made of linen have been found.[3]

References

  • Toby A. H. Wilkinson, Early Dynastic Egypt, Routledge 1999

Notes

  1. ↑ Brooklyn Museum online Ancient Egypt glossary. Accessed March 29, 2006.
  2. ↑ Wilkinson, op.cit., p.196
  3. ↑ Griffith Institute: Carter Archives - 256-4pbi. Accessed January 8, 2012.


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