Himation

A himation (Ancient Greek: ἱμάτιον) was a type of clothing, a mantle or wrap worn by Greek men and women from the Archaic through the Hellenistic periods (c. 750–30 BC). A very large rectangle of fabric, the himation was draped in different ways—e.g., as a shawl, a cloak, or a head covering—during various periods. It was usually worn over a chiton and/or peplos, but was made of heavier drape and played the role of a cloak.