These 1,600-year-old Egyptian socks feature an indent between the toes for wearing sandals.
Similarly, warmth and protection from the elements were also important concerns.
So, ifancient shoeswere critical, what about ancient socks?
These 1,600-year-old Egyptian socks feature an indent between the toes for wearing sandals. (Photo:Victoria & Albert Museum)
These socks were discovered in the 19th century.
While these socks look knit, they were created by nalbindning.
This process sewed three-ply wool together in the form of single-needed knitting.
The socks were made by a process called nålbindning. (Photo:Victoria & Albert Museum)
These ultra-functional socks would have slipped right into the sandals of the day for extra comfort and protection.
This design was famously reimagined in Maison Margiela’s modern-dayTabi boots.
In addition to having functional designs, ancient Egyptian socks could be whimsical too.
The socks were made by a process called nalbindning.
