Tunic with Red Clavi - Three Paths to the Senate – or the Classroom
Do you want to experience history up close and personal? Dress like a Roman with the Tunic with Red Clavi. The era of ancient Rome had its own laws and also its own dress codes. Among other things, it was possible to determine a person's status and social class by their clothing.
One garment, three uses: This Roman senator's tunic with red Clavi stripes authentically transports teachers, museum educators, and reenactors into the ancient world. Whether as a vivid teaching object, an engaging museum piece, or an authentic reenactment item – this garment impresses in every discipline.
Quality Product in Roman Style
This Roman tunic was worn by senators and the men of the Roman equestrian order (latus angusticlavus). It has the following features:
- Durable, sturdy fabric 100% cotton Cotonea from controlled organic farming (kbA)
- 4 cm wide, sewn-on red cotton stripes
- Machine washable at 40°C, delicate cycle, not suitable for tumble drying
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Fabric weight: 150 g/m²
- Colorfast red stripe that does not fade with washing
- Made according to Roman original
Made in Germany
This beautiful tunic, like all our tunics, was made exclusively in Germany. The sewing work is done in a small, regional sewing workshop.
IVN Best (Nature Textile) license number: 151701 certified by Ecocert Greenlife
G.O.T.S. (Global organic textile standard) license number: 151701 certified by Ecocert Greenlife
The Roman Senate - An Important Institution
The Roman tunic made from organic cotton gets its distinctive appearance from the two sewn-on red stripes, the symbol of Roman senators. Senators were not only highly esteemed citizens in the Roman Empire during the ancient Roman era, but they were also very influential and extremely powerful. Around 100 citizens were members of the Roman Senate at that time and thus directed the fate of the people and inhabitants of the vast Roman Empire. They made and passed laws, thereby shaping the lives of the people in Rome.
Experience a touch of ancient Rome with a replica of an ancient Roman tunic and order this Roman garment for yourself or your students online! Make the history of ancient Rome tangible and real!
Experience History Up Close – for Teachers, Museums & Reenactment
History Teachers: The tunic is a perfect tool for Living History in the classroom. Students can try it on to experience the bodily feel of Roman citizens – an interactive learning experience that sticks.
Museum Educators: A Roman senator appearing in the exhibition? It’s perfect for tours, workshops, and interactive stations. Visitors experience history not just as theory but as tangible reality.
Reenactors: Historically authentic portrayal requires the right clothing. The loose cut and natural materials ensure authentic wearing comfort, whether in the camp or during a Senate debate in the reenactment camp.Tip for Reenactors: Simply hand-stitch the sleeves and neck seams, and it will look homemade!
Cotton with the Romans?
Indeed! Garments made from cotton were worn during the Imperial period alongside wool, linen, and silk, as evidenced by records from Augusta Raurica, Switzerland, and other literary sources on trade routes and import goods into the Roman Empire.
Even Pliny the Elder mentions them: Ancient Cotton
Still Have Questions...? - FAQs
1. Is the tunic historically accurate?
Yes, it is based on ancient depictions and findings. The red Clavi stripes indicate the senatorial rank.
2. Can it be used in teaching?
Absolutely! Students can wear it to immerse themselves in the Roman world.
3. Does it fit all sizes?
The tunic is available in common sizes S, M, L, and XL, providing a suitable size for everyone!
4. Is the tunic machine washable?
Yes, it can be washed at 40°C. For longer durability, hand washing is recommended.
Quote: "Filiam et neptes ita instituit, ut etiam lanificio assuefaceret vetaretque loqui aut agere, quod non probatum olim atque in morem receptum esset."
Source: Suetonius, De vita Caesarum, "Divus Augustus", Chapter 64, Paragraph 2.
"He raised his daughter and granddaughters in such a way that he accustomed them to wool processing and forbade them to say or do anything that was not previously approved and customary."
Interpretation: Emperor Augustus placed great importance on his female family members maintaining traditional Roman virtues, including the production of clothing through wool weaving. This emphasizes the significance of textile manufacturing in Roman society and the nurturing of traditional values. The mention of Lanificio (wool processing) shows that weaving and making garments, such as tunics, were considered important domestic activities. Although Suetonius does not provide specific details about the design of the tunics, he stresses the importance of traditional manufacturing and use of such garments in Roman culture.
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