Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian & Persian Costume monsters and magicians

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Ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian & Persian Costume monsters and magiciansClothing 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