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Clothing Ancient Greece. 08032019 Wool and linen were the most popular clothing materials for the Ancient Greeks. Obviously those made from wool which is the thicker kind was booked for the cold winter season.

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30062021 Compared to later eras or parallel eras in other regions tailoring wasnt a feature of clothing in Ancient Greece. Their garment usually consisted of two main parts. Initially it was worn mainly for outdoor gatherings but when it came to be produced in a lighter material it was worn anywhere.

Also in the beginning it was worn as a cloak.

The sewing was minimal. The designs of clothes worn by Greeks were equally fascinating and had certain peculiar characteristics. Womens clothing always went down to the ankles as they were supposed to remain covered in public. Clothes were secured with ornamental clasps or pins at the shoulder and belt sash or girdle at the waist.