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 king Den 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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