The answer is: Linen clothes

Mark 15:46

After Jesus was crucified, we see an essential and poignant detail unfolding in Mark 15:46, where Joseph of Arimathea comes forward to prepare Jesus’ body. He wraps Jesus in linen cloths—a practice that speaks volumes about the customs of the time, as well as the significant meaning behind those actions.

In ancient Israel, using linen for burial was customary due to its purity and ability to repel insects. These cloths were not just any fabric; linen was highly valued for its quality and potency in religious procedures. When wrapped in linen, it wasn't merely about the body's preservation but also conveyed the image of respect, dignity, and connection to the sacred. This act echoes another symbolism within the biblical narrative: the connection to the tomb of Lazarus who was also wrapped in grave clothes (John 11:44). Perhaps this mirrored the expectations of resurrection, foreseen even at the moment of wrapping.

Interestingly, the phrase "linen cloth" brings to mind the priestly garments of the temple. Just as the high priests would wear linen as a symbol of holiness when elaborating their duties, the linens wrapped around Jesus connect the new covenant of salvation to the traditions of worship.

When Jesus rose, the linen wrappings remained, folded neatly, showing that the resurrection was not just a return to this life, but a transformative emergence from death, compelling us to ponder the deeper truths about life, death, and renewal.