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Palla is a traditional ancient Roman mantle worn by women, fastened by brooches. It was similar to the pallium that a man would wear. The shape was rectangular instead of semi-circular as with the traditional toga.The Palla was similar to a shawl that a women of today would wear.The palla would come in many colors some including blues, greens, and purple. | Palla is a traditional ancient Roman mantle worn by women, fastened by brooches. It was similar to the pallium that a man would wear. The shape was rectangular instead of semi-circular as with the traditional toga.The Palla was similar to a shawl that a women of today would wear.The palla would come in many colors some including blues, greens, and purple. | ||
| − | The palla is a single piece of material draped over the shoulders and around the body or over the head as well. The palla is worn over a stola, which is a floor-length strapped dress without sleeves. | + | The palla is a single piece of material draped over the shoulders and around the body or over the head as well. The palla is worn over a [[stola]], which is a floor-length strapped [[dress]] without sleeves. |
| − | [[Image:Palla.jpg.jpeg| | + | [[Image:Palla.jpg.jpeg|frame|left|How to wear a palla]] |
[[Category:Classical Garb]] [[Category:Outerwear]] [[Category:Women's Garb]] [[Category:Garb]] | [[Category:Classical Garb]] [[Category:Outerwear]] [[Category:Women's Garb]] [[Category:Garb]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:00, 16 April 2009
Palla is a traditional ancient Roman mantle worn by women, fastened by brooches. It was similar to the pallium that a man would wear. The shape was rectangular instead of semi-circular as with the traditional toga.The Palla was similar to a shawl that a women of today would wear.The palla would come in many colors some including blues, greens, and purple.
The palla is a single piece of material draped over the shoulders and around the body or over the head as well. The palla is worn over a stola, which is a floor-length strapped dress without sleeves.
How to wear a palla
