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Terracotta figurines tell us a lot about the daily lives of ancient Greeks through their portrayal of people and dress. In the absence of any surviving clothing, Tanagra figurines provide valuable evidence of trends in classical dress. Named “Tanagras” after the location of their original workshop, these statuettes are small terracotta figures that depict fashionable women in statuesque poses. The figurines wear elegantly wrapped cloaks stretch tightly around their bodies. These cloaks not only reflect the artistic skill of Greeks at the time, but also reveal the styles of contemporary fashion.