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Question:wool from sheep.
leather from cattle hides (mostly for accessories)
linen cloth

Dyes were mostly from vegetables, but some were also from other sources like the very expensive murex seashells for the purple for imperial office holders.

Animal furs (fox, rabbit mostly)

Hemp for tougher fabrics and rope sandals.


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: wool from sheep.
leather from cattle hides (mostly for accessories)
linen cloth

Dyes were mostly from vegetables, but some were also from other sources like the very expensive murex seashells for the purple for imperial office holders.

Animal furs (fox, rabbit mostly)

Hemp for tougher fabrics and rope sandals.

jh

i read somewher tat it was wool if im nt wrong...quite long ago..