Why do you wear clothes? To cover yourself, for comfort in a particular climate and to look the best you can. That's how it has been right from the time of ancient civilisations. How much do you know about who used to wear what?

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During 5000-2100 BC, the 'Kalasaris' was worn by women in:

  • Japan

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  • Rome

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  • Egypt

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  • Greece

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The 'Palla' was an out of doors accessory for the people of:

  • Rome

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  • Greece

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  • India

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  • China

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In 500 BC, first real hat, the broad-brimmed 'Petasos', was invented in:

  • Spain

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  • Greece

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  • India

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  • Egypt

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The 'Toga', was worn in 6th century BC, exclusively by males in:

  • Japan

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  • China

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  • Scotland

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  • Rome

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Shoes during 2nd century BC, were a sign of status in:

  • Egypt

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  • Ireland

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  • China

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  • Africa

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Wearing a wig was a status symbol in:


During the 7th century BC, the 'Stanpatta' was worn by women in:

  • India

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  • Mayan empire

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  • Colonial America

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  • Mesopotamia

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Blond hair was admired in ancient times in:

  • Japan

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  • Egypt

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  • Africa

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  • Greece

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Having a topknot was a popular hairstyle during the 2nd century BC, among:


'Zardosi', a form of embroidery was popular in:


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