Chiton (garment) - Wikipedia
A chiton (/ ˈ k aɪ t ɒ n, ˈ k aɪ t ən /; Ancient Greek: χιτών, romanized: chitṓn, IPA: [kʰitɔ̌ːn]) is a form of tunic that fastens at the shoulder, worn by men and women of ancient Greece and Rome.
Chiton | Ancient Greek, Tunic, Robe | Britannica
Chiton, garment worn by Greek men and women from the Archaic period (c. 750–c. 500 bc) through the Hellenistic period (323–30 bc). Essentially a sleeveless shirt, the chiton was a rectangular piece of linen (Ionic chiton) or wool (Doric chiton) draped by the wearer in various ways and kept in place.
Ancient Greek Dress: The Classic Look - The Art Institute of Chicago
Feb 1, 2022 — The chiton was a light tunic-like garment made from two pieces of fabric sewn together with a hole cut out for the head and invariably belted at the waist. Originally made of fine linen, it was often made of silk for women.
Creating An Authentic Chiton Greek Dress: A Step-By-Step Guide
Jan 21, 2024 — Learn how to create an authentic chiton Greek dress with this step-by-step guide. Discover the history and significance of this ancient garment and follow along with detailed instructions and illustrations to create your own chiton dress.
Basic Greek Clothing (male) - The Hoplite Association
Sep 2, 2019 — The Chiton is a short tunic (for men) or longer robe (for women or men when more formally dressed). For men, a chiton is simply two large rectangles of wool or linen sewn together (or easier still, one larger rectangle folded over).
Ancient Greek Clothing History | Greek Chiton Doric - Fashion-Era
Jul 24, 2018 — The chiton was a type of clothing made of a rectangular piece of woolen or linen fabric, worn by ancient greek men and women.
Ancient Greek Clothing - World History Encyclopedia
Jul 13, 2021 — The Chiton: This was a simple, white tunic which could be an undergarment or one’s daily public outfit. It was a cloth cylinder one stepped into which was held at the shoulders by brooches or pins and bloused at the waist by pulling it over a zone (pronounced zoh-nay), a belt of leather or cloth.
chiton - Fashion History Timeline
Aug 11, 2018 — The chiton was a draped garment, as many Greek garments were. It was wrapped around the body, pinned at the shoulders and tied at the waist, as you can see in figures 1-6. More often, it is shown as a female garment.
What clothes did people wear in ancient Greece? - History Skills
The chiton, a versatile tunic worn by both men and women, was a staple of the Greek wardrobe. For men, it typically fell to the knees, while women's chitons reached their ankles. This garment was created by draping a rectangular piece of cloth around the body and fastening it at the shoulders with pins or brooches, then belting it at the waist.
Chiton - History and Facts about Chiton - History of Clothing
Chiton is a type of sewn clothing worn by ancient Greeks from 750-30 BC. It was generally made from single rectangle of woolen or linen fabric. At the waist chiton was kept in place by a belt. There were two styles of chiton throughout the history, Doric or Dorian and Ionic.