Ancient Costume

In this hands-on programme for all ages, the Archaeological Museum offers an overview of ancient Greek and Roman costume. Beginning with the manufacture of clothing, authentically reconstructed garments are explained in terms of how they functioned and how they were worn, and are demonstrated on volunteers. In addition, comparisons with contemporary image carriers such as statues and vase paintings help to verify the way they were worn or certain details.

Greek men and women wore a chiton. A typical female garment is also the multifunctional peplos. The cloak Himation protected from the cold.
The Romans adopted the Greek chiton called calasis as a woman's garment. Alternatively, a long women's tunica was worn. The male equivalent was cut shorter. Women also dressed outside the home with the stole and the palla. The status garment of every male Roman free citizen was the toga.

What are the differences to our clothes today? What do certain items of clothing or colours mean? From what raw materials and in what way were the clothes made? These and other questions are addressed in the programme.