Himation
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A himation was a type of clothing, a mantle or wrap worn by ancient Greek men and women from the Archaic period through the Hellenistic period. It was usually worn over a chiton or peplos, but was mad
Statues at the "House of Cleopatra" in Delos, Greece. Woman and man wearing himatia
This image is the Bronze Statue of a Roman Aristocratic Boy, wearing himation, from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Sitting Achilles wrapped in a himation, from c. 500 BC
The Terracotta Amphora from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showing a judge in himation
Clothing in ancient Greece
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Clothing in ancient Greece refers to clothing starting from the Aegean bronze age to the Hellenistic period. Clothing in ancient Greece included a wide variety of styles but primarily consisted of the
Himation
…ancient Romans also adopted the style, making himation a part of their society as well. Himation is not kept in place using pins, unlike other types of Ancient Greek overgarments. When worn by men, the himation is draped over the left shoulder and wrapped around the rest of their body, except for their right arms. For women, the…
Charioteer of Delphi wearing a chiton.
Greek travelling costume, incorporating a chiton, a chlamys, sandals, and a petasos hat hanging in the back
Statue of a youth wearing a chlamys. Pentelic marble, late 1st century BC - early 1st century AD. Found in Athens, probably a funerary statue. NAMA 4476.