Showing posts with label Tunic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tunic. Show all posts
Dec 16, 2011
What's in a Name, Togas and Tunics
Most men and women in Ancient Rome wore a basic undergarment called a tunic, which they belted at the waist. The length and design of the tunic distinguished the wearer's social status. Elite Romans wore longer tunics with stripes, whereas slaves and manual laborers generally wore tunics that came above the knee and allowed freer movement. Only male citizens were allowed to wear the togas. These draped over the body on top of the tunic.
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