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While there are a number of scarf and mantle forms, the himation is perhaps the most distinctive
form worn by both men and women at the time. Varying in size, quality and fabric, the himation
could be draped in different ways, to serve as a shawl, cloak or head covering. Women often put
on the himation when they went out, like a modern-day jacket, with the purpose of protecting
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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.