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Medieval Clothing Materials
- Medieval clothing primarily used natural fibers like linen, hemp, wool, and silk.
- Social status was reflected in fiber quality, weave fineness, and color vibrancy.
Clothing and Social Class
- Access to and affordability of materials dictated clothing choices in the Middle Ages.
- People wore the most expensive clothes they could access, prioritizing practicality for work.
Color and Clothing Status
- Bright colors from dyes like grana indicated high social status.
- A "vestimentary food chain" existed, with clothes passed down social levels.