nemes headdress
Starched linen headdress worn only by royals in ancient Egypt.
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needle lace
Often known as “needlepoint lace,” needle lace is a term referring to the technique in which the lace is made of entirely needle work; it developed in the 15th century and then became very popular throughout the 16th century.
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