06-12-2008, 01:55 PM
I've now looked at more vase paintings than I can shake a stick at (BTW, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts has the best resolution and display, and I think every pot is online now).
It appears that a man's Doric chiton is tied with a cord or a narrow length of woven sash--the best illustration is, unfortunately, on a figure of Athena. They appear to be tied in front with a bow and then the ears of the bow are tucked through the belt or cord as are the dangling laces, reminiscent of a Hellenic officer's sash but much thinner. The whole affair is usually lost in the overhang of the chiton.
I hope that I have this right, and if not, someone tell me before I start tablet weaving...
Here's a detail from an early 5th c. vase.
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It appears that a man's Doric chiton is tied with a cord or a narrow length of woven sash--the best illustration is, unfortunately, on a figure of Athena. They appear to be tied in front with a bow and then the ears of the bow are tucked through the belt or cord as are the dangling laces, reminiscent of a Hellenic officer's sash but much thinner. The whole affair is usually lost in the overhang of the chiton.
I hope that I have this right, and if not, someone tell me before I start tablet weaving...
Here's a detail from an early 5th c. vase.
Qui plus fait, miex vault.
