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Greek men mostly wore a chitoniskos made of wool or linen. Chitoniskos is a knee-length chiton, sometimes worn over a full-length chiton The chitoniskos was pinned on the left shoulder only, leaving the right shoulder and arm free. Soldiers worn a chiton on which both shoulders and arms of the garment were sewn, leaving a wide slit for the head. It was generally tied at the waist and a certain amount of material was gathered above the belt to draw the hem-line to mid-thigh level. If it was cold outside both men and women wore a wool cloak (chlamys). They could also use a blanket if they needed to. Himation is another garment adopted by both sexes. Himation is a rectangular woolen or linen cloak or mantle worn over a chiton and draped in various ways. The plural form is himatia. |
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