Throughout literature, "raiment" emerges as a versatile term that signifies both literal clothing and a broader spectrum of symbolic meaning. In older poetic and religious texts, it often denotes splendid, richly colored garments that evoke ceremonial beauty and divine favor—as seen in ornate settings where characters don sumptuous raiment to mirror honor, status, or transformation ([1], [2], [3]). In Biblical passages, the word transcends its physical connotation to symbolize moral or spiritual covering—the idea that the body, no matter how well dressed, is not the sum of one’s essence ([4], [5], [6]). Meanwhile, in narratives of both grace and degradation, raiment becomes a powerful metaphor: it highlights moments of elevated dignity ([7], [8]) and contrasts starkly with instances of forced humility or suffering ([9], [10]). Thus, authors employ "raiment" not only to illustrate social and material wealth but also to explore themes of identity, purity, and transformation.