(I) Our knowledge of Egyptian clothing has come almost
entirely from studying the many hieroglyphs left in the
tombs of kings and nobles. (II) This has led some
historians to question whether our knowledge of
Egyptian clothing is based on reality or on idealised
images. (III) One of the facts about Egyptian clothing
that has most intrigued historians is the lack of change
seen in the clothing over many centuries. (IV) It seems
likely that hieroglyphs would offer the best possible
picture of clothing, making the colours brighter and the
fit more pleasing, like photos in a fashion magazine do
today. (V) The few physical remnants of clothes that
have been found are in fact heavier and more clumsy in
their construction than those depicted in the
hieroglyphs.