A chiton (/ ˈ k aɪ t ɒ n, ˈ k aɪ t ən /; Ancient Greek: χιτών, romanized: chitṓn, IPA: [kʰitɔ̌ːn]) is a form of tunic that fastens at the shoulder, worn by men and women of ancient Greece and Rome.

Chiton, garment worn by Greek men and women from the Archaic period (c. 750–c. 500 bc) through the Hellenistic period (323–30 bc). Essentially a sleeveless shirt, the chiton was a …

2018年8月11日 · The chiton was a draped garment, as many Greek garments were. It was wrapped around the body, pinned at the shoulders and tied at the waist, as you can see in …

2022年2月1日 · The chiton was a light tunic-like garment made from two pieces of fabric sewn together with a hole cut out for the head and invariably belted at the waist. Originally made of …

2018年7月24日 · The chiton was a type of clothing made of a rectangular piece of woolen or linen fabric, worn by ancient greek men and women.

The name chiton is Neo-Latin derived from the Ancient Greek word khitōn, meaning tunic (which also is the source of the word chitin). The Ancient Greek word khitōn can be traced to the …

The diversity of women’s apparel in ancient Greece can be reduced to three general garment types: the chiton, the peplos, and the himation (28.57.23). Structurally, the most elemental …

2018年6月18日 · The peplos, also known as the Doric chiton (4), is the earliest known item of Archaic Greek women's clothing. It first appears in art after the collapse of the Mycenaean …

2024年12月21日 · The chiton, a simple and versatile tunic, was the staple attire for both men and women in ancient greece. Made from lightweight fabric, such as linen or wool, it provided …

Chiton is a type of sewn clothing worn by ancient Greeks from 750-30 BC. It was generally made from single rectangle of woolen or linen fabric. At the waist chiton was kept in place by a belt. …