mummy cloth
"Mummy cloth" originally referred to linen used in ancient Egypt for wrapping mummies, but it also describes modern fabrics with similar textures.
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Definition
B2Ancient Egypt
(historical)Linen fabric used in ancient times for wrapping preserved bodies.
Example
- Archaeologists discovered remnants of mummy cloth in the pharaoh's tomb.
B2Textiles
(modern)A fabric resembling ancient linen, often used as a base for embroidery or in mourning attire.
Example
- The artist used mummy cloth as the foundation for her intricate embroidery.
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