![]() The Scythians themselves created art depicting their culture's clothing Scythian self depiction focused heavily on clothing used by Scythian warriors, such as armor. ![]() Stone sculptures attributed to the Scythians depict Scythians wearing armor of various quality, bracelets, tunics and kaftans. Some art depicts Scythians as wearing narrow-laced boots around their ankles and feet. The "Armor of the Golden Man", a reconstructed suit of Scythian armor dating to the 3rd-4th Century BCEĪs the Scythians grew in power and became better established in the 5th Century BC, they began to increasingly establish permanent communities in their territory. This adoption of a more sedentary lifestyle allowed for advanced trade skills to form within Scythian society, such as tailoring. Remnants of cloth found in Scythian burial sites shows that Scythian tailors worked with wool, hemp, ramie, and various other fibers.ĭepictions of later Scythian clothing show people wearing fur-lined jackets, simpler articles of clothing (consisting of a single cloth piece draped and pinned over the body), long robes, and a type of tunic with sewed sleeves. Though the remains of looms have been found, it is debated how much of the cloth used by Scythians was produced domestically or imported. Embroidery is speculated to have been used to decorate robes and kaftans, as was fur trim. ![]() Art produced by peoples bordering the Black Sea, who often traded and warred with the Scythians, depicts some Scythian clothing as being designed with loose flaps able to move during horseback riding. Most depictions of Scythian clothing depict male clothing examples of Scythian female clothing include veiled headdresses, long dresses, and cloaks. Some aspects of Scythian clothing were heavily influenced by the culture of the peoples they bordered, traded with, or raided. One notable aspect of Scythian clothing was the usage of metal plates as a form of adornment. ![]() A people who placed great importance in metallurgy, Scythian metalsmiths became known for their forging of metal plates, buckles, and jewelry. These pieces of metalwork were made from gold, copper, and were worn on belts, on headwear, and on shoes. Scythian copperwork was particularly renowned for its quality. In his writings on the Scythian people, Herodotus noted that the Scythians were fond of decorating themselves with metal plates. ![]()
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