Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian & Persian Costume pavel petrovich

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philosophy — all had their roots in the extraordinary civilization that graced the shores of the Mediterranean a few millennia ago

This timeless tale of an arrogant miser's transformation into a paragon of warmhearted generosity

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Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian & Persian Costume pavel petrovichClothing was hardly a practical necessity in North Africa and what is today the Middle East. Often a luxury item in these warm, humid climates, it became more essential as people's lives improved socially and economically. But even then, the drapery was light and tended to accent the body's shape rather than conceal it. The first part of this profusely illustrated and scrupulously researched text examines the evolution in apparel worn by Egyptian