Clothing

Clothing was extremely simple at the Agora; it made grunge look luxurious. There were only two basic types of clothing for men and women: Linen Chileans and wool cloaks.

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Most garments were manufactured within the home for the family by the mother and daughters or by slaves. Clothing was available at the market, but it was expensive. A women's dress could cost as much as 1000 drachmai. To see the average pay wages click here.

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Clothing styles often represented the origin of a person. Many soldiers who fought in the Delian League wore the standard military clothing of Athens, but they often added a helmet or other accessory from their homeland to show their loyalty of the city-state.

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