An exploration of the colourful, varied—often complicated and elaborate—daily clothing of Mamluk-era Egypt.

Tutankhamun was a minor king who reigned during a time of upheaval and died young, but his tomb has been a treasure trove of incomparable riches. Looking at the sumptuous textiles and garments he left behind, we can only imagine the extravagant wardrobes of more prominent kings.

Our impressions of what the ancient Egyptians wore have largely been shaped by modern-day films, but are these perceptions accurate? Or was the reality much more varied and complex?