ישעיהו, פרק ג׳, פסוק כ״ג

A detailed inventory of women's clothing and jewelry captures the shifting fashion trends of the ancient world. Delivered during the reign of King Ahaz, this vivid list serves as a harsh prophecy of warning and consequence directed at the daughters of Zion [אבן עזרא, רד״ק].

The inventory begins with objects that command attention. The primary approach among commentators is that these are small mirrors, named for their ability to reveal the viewer's face or because they were made of materials that could be rolled up [רש״י, רד״ק, מצודת ציון, שטיינזלץ]. However, others suggest these are actually garments. They might be extremely thin, transparent clothes designed to reveal the skin underneath [שד״ל], or perhaps large, sheet-like articles of clothing [אבן עזרא]. Another perspective identifies them as a type of belt or sash [מצודת ציון].

Following this, the focus shifts to large linen cloths. While such fabrics often functioned as bed coverings or curtains, in this context, they are specifically large linen garments used to wrap the human body [רש״י, מצודת ציון, שד״ל].

The wardrobe also includes elaborate headwear, specifically turbans and head coverings [אבן עזרא, מצודת ציון, שטיינזלץ]. These were carefully crafted by tightly wrapping and folding long strips of fabric around the head multiple times [שד״ל].

Finally, the description concludes with delicate accessories. Most commentators explain that these are thin, fine pieces of clothing, such as a decorated scarf or a small veil [רד״ק, מצודת ציון, שד״ל, שטיינזלץ]. Yet, a unique approach suggests they are not garments at all, but rather pieces of gold jewelry functioning as pins or brooches used to fasten a woman's outer wrap [רש״י].