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The story of...

Clothing

Over time, the things we wear have changed a lot. The
clothes that people wear often reflect where they live,

what jobs they do, and how much money they have.
Clothes are generally made from woven materials such

as cotton, wool, or silk, with special designs. They are
often worn for show, but can also be practical or even
worn for fun.

First clothes
The first people wore
clothes made of animal skins
to keep out the cold and wet.
They later discovered how to
clip the wool off a sheep’s This long,
embroidered
back and spin it into a thread dress is made
that could be woven to of silk.
make material.

A toga wraps
around the
The Roman body and is
Emperor Nero thrown over
the left
wore a purple toga shoulder.
and punished anyone
else who wore purple
with death.

Roman clothes
The main item of clothing for Court finery
ancient Romans was a simple In the royal courts of Europe in the
tunic. For special occasions, men 1500s and 1600s, men and women
wore a long piece of cloth called wore special, expensive clothing.
a toga on top of their tunic. The women wore long, embroidered
Women wore a woollen dresses, while the men wore padded
shawl called a palla. jackets with short trousers
and silk stockings.

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