Palla
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| − | The '''''palla''''' is the traditional mantle worn by Roman 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''''' is the traditional mantle worn by Roman 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]]. Women wore the ''palla'' outdoors often draped over the head but always in conjunction with a veil or cap. |
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Revision as of 13:10, 19 July 2008
The palla is the traditional mantle worn by Roman 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. Women wore the palla outdoors often draped over the head but always in conjunction with a veil or cap.
