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The jewelry dates from about 80,000 years before modern humans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69ff7de778abca0542878f79/1783891200890-0L0BDPZXW5QZG5M1GF31/sandals+%281%29.jpg Blog Notes - Before the Suit: The ancient roots of tailored dressing - Sandals found in the Fort Rock Basin in Oregon, 9300-10000 years old Fort Rock Sandals are made of twined sagebrush bark, with a flat sole and a toe wrap. Several specimens have been found, with the oldest believed to be somewhere between 9,300 and 10,000 years old. Researchers believed thongs on the sandal would have been wrapped around the ankle and then fastened to the other side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69ff7de778abca0542878f79/1783891431841-KMTGPDPBY0GEBH84QJTA/Figure+1.jpg Blog Notes - Before the Suit: The ancient roots of tailored dressing - The Tarkhan dress, found in Egypt and dating from the First Dynasty, is considered the oldest garment in the world. Often described as the oldest garment in the world, the Tarkhan dress was discovered in an ancient Egyptian cemetery, about 30 miles from Cairo. Dating from the First Dynasty or Old Kingdom period, the dress (or tunic) is made of linen (therefore featuring the earliest known textile fabric used for clothing), and features tightly pleated sleeves and a yoke stitched to a skirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69ff7de778abca0542878f79/1783891879346-O37NUZRZ4TG89WZBM9RJ/images.jpeg Blog Notes - Before the Suit: The ancient roots of tailored dressing - World's oldest trousers found in China, dating from 4000 years ago The world’s oldest trousers were found in the Yanghai tombs in China in 2014, and despite obvious use, are still in pretty good condition. Researchers believe the pants were custom made by separately weaving three pieces of cloth – the legs and crotch area – which were then sewn up using matching thread. 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