1st century roman clothing

Palla is an ancient Roman women's cloak in the form of a rectangle. Originally, the palla, like the Doric chiton, served as an undergarment, but during the early Roman Republic, the tunic became the undergarment, and the palla, sometimes adorned with embroidery, turned into a cloak for formal occasions.

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Roman soldier Wearing a leather cuirass, this reconstructed legionary has a metal helmet and shinguards to protect him in battle. His wool cloak was also a blanket.

Roman rectangular linen tunic, decorated with woven-in red Clavii. Entirely hand-sewn using locally-sourced wool thread in a double running-stitch and the seams are flat-felled in the Roman fashion...