The pallium was a Roman cloak. It was similar in form to the palla, which had been worn by respectable Roman women since the mid-Republican era. [1] It was a rectangular length of …

Clothing in ancient Rome generally comprised a short-sleeved or sleeveless, knee-length tunic for men and boys, and a longer, usually sleeved tunic for women and girls.

Caligae, heavy-soled military shoes or sandals which were worn by Roman legionary soldiers and auxiliaries throughout the history of the Roman Republic and Empire. The paludamentum, a …

More than a mere fashion statement, the Roman cloak was an essential part of daily life in ancient Rome. Its design and fabric spoke volumes about the wearer, and its functionality extended …

Roman soldiers often wore a thick warm rectangular cloak called the sagum. It was used to protect the soldier from bad weather on the march or during sentry duty and, it doubled as a …

2021年10月12日 · Roman cloaks were worn pinned at one shoulder (chlamys) or joined at the front with a hood (birrus). Women also wore a type of cloak known as the palla. This was a …

Cloaks were the common outdoor wear in the Roman Empire, but cloaks were also worn indoors, particularly at meals and banqets. It was impolite to leave off your cloak unless you were in …

2017年3月8日 · Ancient Roman clothing started out as homespun wool garments, but over time, garments were produced by craftspeople and wool was supplemented with linen, cotton, and …

Roman cloaks were a practical accompaniment to the basic clothes worn by Roman men and women such as the tunic, the toga and the stola. The purpose of Roman Cloaks were primarily …

2022年10月30日 · The ordinary people, philosophers, and pedagogues wore pallium, which was a Roman cloak similar to a Roman woman’s palla and Greek’s himation. It was made of wool or …