The Pharaoh's Crowns

The White Crown showed that the Pharaoh had control over Upper Egypt and was worn for events only involving Upper Egypt.

The Red Crown showed that the Pharaoh had control over Lower Egypt and was worn for events only involving Lower Egypt.

The Double Crown is a combination of the Red Crown and the White Crown. It was worn to show the joining of Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.

The Blue Crown was a piece of blue cloth or leather headdress decorated with gold and bronze disks that was worn in battles or in ceremonies.

The Atef Crown was a White crown with ostrich feathers and was worn during religious ceremonies.

The Nemes Headdress had blue and gold stripes and covered the top of the pharaoh's head.