Anyone is welcome to comment, as long as the comments are on-topic -- you are not required to be registered or logged in. Comments that contain links will not be published. Due to demands on my time, I rarely respond to comments, although I do read and appreciate them. Thank you for understanding, and for your interest in Ancient Egyptian Clothing. Queen Cleopatra made a lasting impact on Egypt —and continues to influence fashion.
She's one of the most famous women who ever ruled, and was the last pharaoh to reign in ancient Egypt. She was educated, a skilled strategist, a writer, capable of charm and diplomacy in multiple languages— and has had a reputation for centuries for her power over men.
Her sense of style embraced both the figure-hugging, bare-breasted fashions of Egypt and the more modest, draped Roman-style gowns, based on depictions of the Queen during her lifetime.
Her headdresses and jewelry show both influences, including coins showing her with a Roman circlet on her hair and a number of carvings and paintings featuring Egyptian crowns and headdresses. More than any other non-Egyptian ruler, Queen Cleopatra took care to master the Egyptian language. Reports from her time suggest she was a popular ruler, loved by many people.
She participated in the religion, clothed herself in the local styles and presented herself in the iconography that spoke to the people.
Beginning in childhood she represented an Egyptian goddess, part of the belief system that supported royalty in Egypt, and as an adult she sometimes appeared as Isis.
Facts, Pictures and Dress The images that survive make it difficult to assess whether she was as beautiful as legends say. Regardless of where she happened to be stationed or what country she was visiting, Cleopatra often wore an abundance of jewelry! Her favorite adornment was that of detailed snakes that would coil up her pale arms. Embedded upon her crowns, hair, jewelry and sandals of gold, were a variety of precious and semiprecious stones such as amethyst, emerald, garnet, pearl, ruby, sapphire, and topaz.
The darkening and boldening of the eyebrows and eyes with kohl along with vibrant eye shadows are just beginning to describe her influence over modern fashion trends. Why not immerse yourself in the ambrosial fragrances of an exotic and distant land?
Why not make a stand and express your greatest assets? Our Egyptian costumes reflect the grandeur of the greatest pharaohs; you are certain to turn heads and capture hearts at any event you step foot into, just like Cleopatra, the beloved of ancient Egyptians and Romans alike! Hatshepsut: The Forgotten Pharaoh. Home My Account Checkout Cart. Search Close Search. The Khat headdress was a solid piece of cloth held in place by a metal headband. The crown of Lower Egypt, also known as deshret, is a red bowl shaped crown with a protruding curlicue.
It is typically associated with the rulers and pharaohs of Lower Egypt. In Egyptian mythology, it is believed that deshret was first given to the god Horus by Geb to symbolize his rule over Lower Egypt. Table of Contents. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Do not sell my personal information. Cookie Settings Accept. Manage consent. Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.
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