Explore how people dressed and adorned themselves in ancient Mesopotamia and Persia. This 24-page illustrated guide covers the shaggy Sumerian kaunakes skirt, fringed tunics and shawls, belts and sashes, horned crowns, braided hair and beards, lunate pendants, spiral armlets, wrist cuffs, rings, anklets and sandals.

Numbered step-by-step diagrams show how each garment or ornament is built up, followed by detail panels from reference illustrations of Gudea of Lagash, Ashurnasirpal II, a Mesopotamian king, an Assyrian winged genius, a lamassu and Achaemenid dignitaries. A final section covers the Lyre of Ur, the arched harp, royal weapons and regalia, and ritual objects such as the bucket and cone and the vase of abundance.

Each chapter ends with key points, and the book includes a full plate atlas, glossary and quick identification guide. It suits artists, costume designers, game and film concept artists, history students and teachers.