The Roman tunic
The tunic - a statement of Roman antiquity
Ancient Rome! An exciting glimpse through the window of the past inspires schoolchildren and adults alike time and time again. Themed school projects or popular Roman games bring the colorful spectrum of a bygone era back to life for enthusiastic Roman fans of all ages. Of course, this includes a wide variety of utensils and clothing from the everyday life of the ancient Romans.
In addition to faithful replicas of household items, jewelry and footwear, the typical clothing of a Roman - the tunic - is essential for a successful Roman festival.
Ancient Roman clothing - still relevant today
A tunic was worn by both men and women in Roman antiquity - right up to the Middle Ages. Even today, tunics are fashionable highlights. Tunics in ancient Rome - just like today - were subject to the zeitgeist of fashion. The basic cut of a Roman tunic consisted of two rectangular panels of fabric, which were only held together at the shoulders. So-called fibulae were used as an aid. However, it was more comfortable and easier to sew the two pieces of fabric together at the shoulders and sides. A tunic was initially made without sleeves and from wool. It was only later that the garment was made with short sleeves. The tunic was worn in different lengths for men and women. While men's tunics reached above the knee, women's tunics fell down to the feet and were always worn with a belt and on bare skin.
The imperial tunic (tunica exterior) on offer has been lovingly recreated according to the old Roman model and is made of 100% cream-colored cotton in re-enactment quality. The garment demonstrates the zeitgeist of historical clothing culture in ancient Rome.
- Material: 100% cotton
- Care instructions: 30 degree hand wash, not suitable for tumble drying
- Authentic tunic in re-enactment quality
- Opaque, cream-colored fabric
- Neatly finished seams
- Various sizes
The tunic - a sign of prestige and status
As in many other areas of ancient Roman life, the social and material status of the wearer was also reflected in their clothing. For example, a toga or stole was worn over a simple tunic. Noblemen wore richly decorated clothing. Simple peasants were only allowed to wear unadorned tunics, which were no hindrance to their often heavy work. The Roman military wore different colors (white for soldiers, red for captains). Senators could be recognized by a woven purple stripe at the hem, while triumphalists were adorned with a purple and gold embroidered robe.
Antique flair - inspiration and enthusiasm
Immerse yourself, together with your students, in the colorful kaleidoscope of ancient Roman history with its multifaceted spectrum of lifestyles and cultural characteristics. The royal tunic offers a multitude of possible uses. The tunic can be decorated for a senator or for a rich Roman woman in just a few simple steps (attaching borders or pieces of jewelry) and the pupils can help shape and relive a piece of the Roman past.
| Größe / size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
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LängeLength/ side length | 108cm | 127cm | 133cm | 136cm | 138cm |
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BreiteWidth/ width | 70cm | 82cm | 88cm | 94cm | 96cm |
| Kragenweite / collar size | 24cm | 32cm | 33cm | 34cm | 36cm |
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