Why Is The History Of Striped Clothing Dark And Sinister?
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Striped clothing is common in modern wardrobes, yet its historical roots are surprisingly dark and sinister. In the Middle Ages, wearing stripes could lead to severe punishment, including a death sentence.
Stripes were associated with outcasts or individuals deemed dangerous and needing containment. This stigma extended even to religious groups; for instance, the Carmelite Order faced controversy for their cloaks adorned with four white stripes after their founding in the 12th century on Mount Carmel in the Crusader States.
Despite occasional attempts by some to challenge this bias against striped attire, such efforts often resulted in imprisonment or execution. A notable case occurred in 1310 when a French shoemaker was arrested and sentenced to death simply for donning striped clothing. The origins of this fear and prejudice towards stripes remain an intriguing aspect of history that reflects societal attitudes of that era.
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