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Greek Textiles and Textile Design
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Cloaks
Clothing
- Chlamys - young men
- Himation - winter wear
- Peplos - women
Chitons
- Chitons were worn by both men and women.
- Doric Chitons
- Ionic Chitons
Rustic Greek Dresses
- Peasants
- Easy to wear for tending fields and livestock
Religion
- Polytheism
Textiles
Wool
Linen
Cotton
Coan Silk
Art
Motifs
Climate
- Pottery
- Metal Work
- Similar to Egyptian Art
- Sculptures
- Mediterranean
- Summers were hot and dry
- Wet snowy winters
- Weather was determined by the surrounding waters
- The patterns tended to be simple in design.
- Swastikas were incorporated, because they were considered good luck at the time.
- Floral design was incorporated into women's statues.
Culture
- Men's roles were in government, the fields, or trading.
- Women's roles were in the household with very limited freedom outside the home.
Creation of Fabrics
- It was a woman's job to create clothing.
- They were able to incorporate colorful designs through weaving.
- The process of creating clothing was long and labor-intensive.
Greek Textiles and Textile Designs
by Nhi Truong
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