Shendyt Knowpia

The shendyt (šnḏyt, Schenti, Schent, Shent, Skent)^[1] was a type of loincloth similar to a skirt. It was a kilt-like garment worn in ancient Egypt. It was made of cloth and was worn around the waist, typically extending to above the knees. Shendyts are depicted on pharaohs, deities, and commoners in a variety of situations in Egyptian artwork.

Shendyt (šnḏ.t)
in hieroglyphs

Era: New Kingdom
(1550–1069 BC)

The shendyt may have been an adaptation of early hunting skirts which allowed freedom of movement for the wearer. Members of the military wore a version of the shendyt, as they too would need freedom of movement in battle. Shendyts worn by those of higher rank or class would have been made of finer materials.

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The following files are the variations of Schenti worn in ancient Egyptian society.

Hatshepsut temple

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^ Tortora, Phyllis G. (1998). Survey of historic costume: a history of Western dress. New York: Fairchild Publications. p. 29. ISBN 978-1-56367-142-5.
^ Vassilika, Eleni (1989). Ptolemaic Philae (Orientalia Lovaniensia Analecta). David Brown. ISBN 978-90-6831-200-3.

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Appearance of the shendyt in Egyptian culture
Statue image of King Men-Kau-Re wearing the shendyt kilt
Group Statue of Ramesses III wearing the shendyt kilt with Horus and Seth

[1] Tortora, Phyllis G. (1998). Survey of historic costume: a history of Western dress. New York: Fairchild Publications. p. 29. ISBN 978-1-56367-142-5.

[2] Vassilika, Eleni (1989). Ptolemaic Philae (Orientalia Lovaniensia Analecta). David Brown. ISBN 978-90-6831-200-3.

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