Difference between revisions of "Peplos"
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3. Tie a belt round your waist. Pull the extra material up so that it hangs over the belt and so that you don't trip up! | 3. Tie a belt round your waist. Pull the extra material up so that it hangs over the belt and so that you don't trip up! | ||
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[[Category:Women's Garb]] [[Category:Dress]] [[Category:Classical Garb]] [[Category:Garb]] | [[Category:Women's Garb]] [[Category:Dress]] [[Category:Classical Garb]] [[Category:Garb]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:44, 16 April 2009
The peplos was made from two rectangular pieces of cloth partially sewn together on both sides; the open sections at the top were then folded down in the front and back. The woman pulled this garment over her head and fastened it at her shoulders with two large pins, forming a sleeveless dress; she then tied a belt over or under the folds.
How To
1. Take a large piece of material (like an old sheet). Its length has to be your height plus at least 18", and when you fold it in half it should reach from elbow to elbow. Fold over the top 18 " or so. Wrap it round you, with one side open. Fasten it at the shoulders with safety-pins or brooches. Tie a belt round your waist. Pull the extra material up so that it hangs over the belt and so that you don't trip up!
2. Wrap it round you, with one side open. Fasten it at the shoulders with safety-pins or brooches.
3. Tie a belt round your waist. Pull the extra material up so that it hangs over the belt and so that you don't trip up!
