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| Clue | What it suggests |
|---|---|
| Painted pottery, basket, sandals | Light woven materials for a hot climate |
| The decoration | They cared how everyday things looked |
| Plain plant fibre | Used by ordinary people |
| Gold and fine work | Would point to nobles and the pharaoh |
The objects that survive are a painted pottery vessel , a woven basket , and a pair of woven sandals .
- That means artisans, merchants and landholders.
- What is the clue? The material and the skill of making .
- Simple plant fibre points to common people . Gold, precious stones and fine work would point to nobles and the pharaoh .
NCERT question · THINK ABOUT IT, page 88
Observe the images given above. What do they tell you about Egyptian fashion? Which social classes do you think used these items? What clues in the images help you to make this guess?
