himation
clothing
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himation,mantle or wrap worn by Greek men and women from theArchaic through theHellenistic periods (c. 750–30bce). A very large rectangle of fabric, the himation was draped in different ways—e.g., as ashawl, a cloak, or a head covering—during various periods.
Usually made of white wool, the version worn by women could be of coloured silk or cotton. A somewhat shorter Greek wrap was known as achlamys.See alsomantle.