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Himation or Toga. Ancient Greek and Roman Clothing.
Around 600 B.C. the Himation became a popular garment for Greek men and women, and was later worn by Roman males as a Toga.
Wearing the toga was a mark of honor for a man. In the early years of
Rome, women had apparently also worn togas. Over the years fashion and
laws changed such that around 500 B.C. the only women who wore togas were
common prostitutes. For women, it became a mark of shame and disgrace.
It is possible to wear this item in many different and interesting ways, as you'll find when you wear one.
It can be worn over a Roman Tunic, Chiton, Colobium, or
Kolobas.
Our Himations / Togas are approximatly 15 feet long and 60 inches wide.
Made from a lightweight polycotton, we offer many colors of Himations/Togas.
- A plain white toga was worn by all adult male citizens
- An off-white toga with a purple border was worn by magistrates and upper class boys
- A toga made of dark coloured wool was worn by mourners after someone had died
- A bleached toga was worn by politicians
- A purple toga with gold embroidery was worn by a victorious general and
later by emperors.
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