A chiton (/ ˈkaɪtɒn, - tən /; Ancient Greek: χιτών, romanized: khitṓn [kʰitɔ̌ːn]) is a form of tunic that fastens at the shoulder, worn by men and women of ancient Greece and Rome. [1][2] There …

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 …

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Nov 10, 2023 · The tunic, known as chiton in Greek, was a simple garment made of rectangular-shaped fabric draped over the body. It was typically made of wool or linen, and the length …

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In more austere Greek areas such as Sparta and Sicyon, people often wielded heavier, club-like sticks (called σκυτάλη or βακτηρία ἀκροπαχὴς). These were later adopted in Athens by …

Nov 12, 2025 · From Classical times the chief garment was the chiton, a type of tunic made from one or two pieces of material hanging back and front, pinned on one or both shoulders, and …

How did the first tunic appear, what features have survived to our time, what fabric is used to sew it, how are tunics decorated in Greek style and what should they be worn to emphasize natural …