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In Anglo-Saxon times, people primarily wore clothing made from woolen cloth or animal skins. Men typically donned tunics paired with tight trousers or leggings, while women opted for long dresses. The production of clothing involved spinning wool from sheep and goats into thread, which was then woven into cloth using a loom. Styles varied by region, with distinctive fastening methods like long brooches for Anglian women and round brooches for Saxon women. The clothing depicted represents the styles of the Angles upon their arrival in Britain, showcasing the evolution of attire over time.
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cloths Anglo Saxon life People wore clothes made from woollen cloth or animal skins. Men wore tunics, with tight trousers or leggings, wrapped around with strips of cloth or leather. Women wore long dresses. Women spun the wool from sheep and goats to make thread. They used a loom to weave the thread into cloth. Clothing styles varied from region to region. For instance, an Anglian woman fastened her dress with a long brooch. A Saxon woman used a round brooch. Clothing also changed over time. The dress in the pictures is the kind worn by Angles when they first arrived in Britain.