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elements of ancient costume
elements of ancient costume
Examples of different articles of clothing characteristic of a period, country, condition or occasion.
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palla
Long rectangular piece of cloth, folded in half lengthwise and used as a cloak by Roman women.
stola
Long full robe with or without sleeves and drawn in with a belt; it was worn by Roman women.
chlamys
In ancient times, a rectangle of woolen fabric pinned on one shoulder; it was worn by soldiers next to the skin or over a chiton.
chiton
Tunic worn by Greek men and women in ancient times, made of two rectangles of linen sewn together to form a tube and belted at the waist.