elements of ancient costume [1]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Examples of different articles of clothing characteristic of a period, country, condition or occasion.
toga ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Very long length of woolen fabric that Romans wrapped around themselves, draping it over the left shoulder and arm and leaving the right arm free.
purple border ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
In ancient Rome, the purple border was worn by magistrates and by boys until the age of 16.
sinus ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the toga that draped down over the left shoulder and went under the right arm, creating carefully arranged folds.
peplos ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
In ancient times, a rectangle of woolen fabric wrapped around the torso and pinned at the shoulders, worn by Greek women.
fold ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the cloth folded over the belt to make it puff out.
fibula ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
In ancient times, a pin or metal fastener used to secure clothing.