Shendyt

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.

Statue of Tjahapimu wearing a shendyt, Metropolitan Museum of Art
N37
N35		 I10
X1		 S26
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.

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

  • Hatchepsut temple
    Hatchepsut temple

References
  1. Tortora, Phyllis G. (1998). Survey of historic costume : a history of Western dress. Internet Archive. 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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