Greek garments for both men and women were not fitted to the body but rather draped loosely in soft folds. There were four main types of garments: the chiton, which was a basic dress; the Doric and Ionic overdraperies; the himation, which was worn by married women over their shoulder or as a shawl; and the chlamys. The Doric chiton grew wider over time and was known as the Doric chiton. The Ionic chiton was of Phoenician origin and made of thin, lightweight materials like wool or linen.

1. 1. Greek garments were different for men and women, and
were fitted to the exact size of their bodies- true or false?
Why?
• Greek garments were essentially the same for men and women and
were not shaped or fitted to the body but draped on the body in soft
folds. There were four types, which were all rectangles: the chiton
(eg.dress), Doric and Ionic over draperies, the himation and the
chlamys.
2. What happened to the Doric chiton over time
• The garment grew wider and was known as the Doric chiton in
the time.
3. Give two characteristics of the Ionic chiton
• Of phoenician oraigin. Most often in sources of female garment. it was
made of thin woolens and probably crepe-like,similar to materials still
woven in Greece aslo linen or the gauzy materials form Cos in asia
minor, patterned in murx purple (eg. tyrian).
4. How was the himation worn by married women? What did it also
serve as?
• Slung over the left shoulder and leaving the right arm free or worn by
married women, with the corner over the head like a shawl.