| Sometimes people collide with the situation when they | | | | their waist. The chitons can be compared with the |
| have to examine the past with the aim to understand | | | | tunics which are very popular nowadays. Chitons can |
| the future. One of the most ancient courtiers which | | | | be worn by women and men of different ages. Usually |
| can teach the people many things is Greece. Greek | | | | chitons were decorated with unusual details and |
| culture and history are very deep and rich. | | | | ornaments. Such ornaments identified the state the |
| The early Greek civilization and its culture can be | | | | person lived in. |
| studying with the help of such discoveries as tombs, | | | | The cuts and styles of clothing in ancient Greece were |
| carvings, ruins, depicting scenes, sculptures, etc. | | | | influences by different periods of Greek history. There |
| According to investigations, the clothing of Greek | | | | was clothing which was typical for Doric period, Ionic |
| people was very light, simple and natural. It can be | | | | period and others. |
| explained by the climate in Greece which was very | | | | Besides, the clothing depended on the weather and |
| hot. | | | | climate. The Greeks wore loincloths, cloaks and other |
| Usually Greeks wore relaxed white clothing. The | | | | types of blankets. The clothing must be comfortable |
| traditional dress of Greek people consisted of several | | | | first of all. In the house the Greeks prefer to walk |
| pieces of fabric, which is called chiton. In summer the | | | | barefoot. Outdoor they worn sandals which were |
| chiton was made of linen. In winter the clothing was | | | | made of soft leather. The babies usually wore nothing |
| warmer and was usually sewed of wool. The chiton | | | | or were wrapped with white clothing. Those people, |
| had square shape with pins which help to form huge | | | | who had to walk, wore comfortable rectangle pieces |
| sleeves. Besides, the people had to wear belt round | | | | of fabric on their shoulders. |