Homonym: Sackcloth (Penitence)
Sackcloth is a coarse, rough fabric traditionally made from goat's hair or flax. It is often associated with mourning, repentance, and humility in various cultures and religions. Historically, people wore sackcloth as a sign of grief or to express sorrow for their sins, often accompanied by ashes.
In the Bible, sackcloth is mentioned frequently, symbolizing a state of mourning or penitence. For example, figures like Job and the people of Nineveh donned sackcloth to show their remorse. Today, sackcloth is less commonly used but still appears in some religious ceremonies and artistic expressions.