HECOL268 Lecture 3: HECOL Lesson 3
28 Feb 2017
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The written language of the minoans is called linear a by archaeologists, linguists and historians, and has not yet been deciphered. Shows equality of women where they have not seen before. An undergarment for men, and worn by males or females (under a skirt or by itself) Basic outer garments for men included wrapped skirts with a tassel suspended at center front. Has decorative bands (for male or female) Made of wool or linen (linen likely imported) Advanced textiles skills (weaving and dyeing fabrics) For men = were short or long. For women = long, held in place by decorative bands or filets. Tailored, often shown cut below and baring the breasts (unsure if limited to goddesses) There appeared to be 3 types of skirts for women. Flared skirt with horizontal bands of color. Skirt made of tiers of ruffles (like mesopotamia) Skirt of uncertain construction (could be wide legged trousers)
