Etruscans | | Primary fabric used in Rome |
Chlanis | | Bride’s proof of housewife skills |
Perizoma | | Roman “belt” |
Chiton | | Popular draped Roman garment worn over tunics |
Ionic | | Greek tunic with many variations |
Exomis | | Named after its T-shape, worn by Greek |
Caesar | | Only Romans allowed to wear togas |
Pilos | | Sleeveless chiton with a slim fit |
Knossos | | Greek loincloth undergarment |
Doric peplos | | Working man’s chiton |
Wool | | Purple bands on Roman dress to show powerful status |
Vitta | | Etruscan garment that preceded the toga |
Sinus | | Brimless Greek hat with a pointed crown |
Doric | | Another name for hair arranged in a bun |
Men | | Woolen hair tie band for Roman matrons |
Chignon | | Roman Empire dictator |
Tutulus | | Minoan palace on Crete |
Tunic | | Roman loincloth |
Subligar | | Pre-Roman cultured people in western Italy |
Himation | | Etruscan woman’s hat |
Clavi | | Chiton with many pins and long “sleeves” |
Balteus | | Archaic Period chiton with long, close- fitted fabric and a top edge over fold |
Toga | | Complex overfolds of the toga |
Tebenna | | Grecian wrapped shawl usually worn draped over the left arm |