Day School: Flax to Fashion in Ancient Egypt (WEA Course)
Overview
What spinning, weaving, sewing and pleating techniques enabled the Ancient Egyptians to produce their diaphanous linen garments? What clothes did King Tutankhamun actually wear every day? How often did the Egyptians wash their underwear? A Day School for all abilities.
Main Topics covered
- The Wonder of Flax
- Surviving Garments and Modern Conservation Techniques
- The Laundry Service and Laundry Lists
- Tutankhamun’s Wardrobe
Background reading:
Hall, R., Egyptian Textiles, Shire: Princes Risborough, (1986; reprinted 2001) = Shire Egyptology 4. ISBN 0 85263 800 0 (written by the tutor)
A visit to the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, University College London to view extant garments
Rosalind Janssen
Rosalind is Senior Honorary Research Fellow, UCL Collections, University College London. She is the author of articles describing attitudes to both young hooligans and old age at Deir el-Medina Place: Haddenham Methodist Church, High Street, Haddenham, HP17 8BH Dates: Six hour Day School on Friday 9 March 2012. Starting 10.00 am Time: 14.00 - 16.00 Cost £23.00
Website and Booking: https://enrolonline.wea.org.uk/Online/2011 |
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