- Khat (apparel)
The "khat" was a head cloth worn by the nobility of
Ancient Egypt . Simpler than the "Nemes " headdress, it did not have pleats or stripes, and hung down open in the back rather than being tied together. [http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/2003/egypt-reborn/ancient-egypt/k4/glossary/glossary Brooklyn Museum online Ancient Egypt glossary.] Accessed March 29, 2006.]History
The "khat" dates to the reign of the
First Dynasty kingDen at least. On an ivory label found at Abydos Den is shown wearing the "khat" and brandishing a mace. [Wilkinson, "op.cit.", p.196]Archaeological examples made of linen have been found. [http://www.ashmol.ox.ac.uk/gri/carter/256,4,p,bis-c256-4pbi.html Griffith Institute: Carter Archives - 256-4pbi.] Accessed March 29, 2006.] [http://www.ashmol.ox.ac.uk/gri/carter/256,4,r-c256-4r.html Griffith Institute: Carter Archives - 256-4r.] Accessed March 29, 2006.]
References
*Toby A. H. Wilkinson, "Early Dynastic Egypt", Routledge 1999
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