brachae

[Gaivs Antonivs Satvrninvs]

I've seen just about every item of Roman military clothing
and equipment discussed,re-created and shown here,but
can't remember much ever mentioned about brachae.
Anybody interested in 1st cent (I know that pants were worn more later)
reconstruction of this important piece of clothing?
I know some vendors sell them in leather or wool
but these couldn't be too hard to make.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

[Tarbicus]

I know some vendors sell them in leather or wool

Do you mean brachae (the long trousers), or feminalia (the ones that end just below the knee)?

[Gaivs Antonivs Satvrninvs]

Wow!
Thanks,Tarbicus.Very fast.
Sorry,I didn't realize they were two separate things.
I had heard they were considered effeminate by the
Romans but didn't know they had a different name.
Yep,I mean the short ones(feminalia).

Did they wear long pants in 1st cent ,too?

[ambrosius]

Wow!
Thanks,Tarbicus.Very fast.
Sorry,I didn't realize they were two separate things.
I had heard they were considered effeminate by the
Romans but didn't know they had a different name.
Yep,I mean the short ones(feminalia).

I think the spelling was with an 'e', rather than an 'i'. They were
actually named after the 'femur', as they covered the thigh, not
after women. After all, how many Roman women did you see
wearing trousers...? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Ambrosius

[Tarbicus]

I think the spelling was with an 'e', rather than an 'i'. They were
actually named after the 'femur', as they covered the thigh, not
after women. After all, how many Roman women did you see
wearing trousers...? Laughing Laughing Laughing

Ahhh - Thanks wink:

[Gaivs Antonivs Satvrninvs]

Well,however you spell it, I have found the info
I was looking for at Matt's LegioXX.
Still wouldn't mind any input or experiences from
anyone who has made them.

Tarbicus,you mean that knee-pants seem more
feminine than a dress(tunic)???? :?