03-29-2005, 01:19 PM
In my opinion Aitor's tunic is the best reconstruction by a re-enactor of a late Roman tunic that I have ever seen. Not only is the decoration correct, it is based on the earliest example of its type from Palmyra but the way the sleeves narrow to-wards the wrists is also accurately represented.<br>
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Although tunics with wide sleeves certainly existed the versions used by soldiers, as depicted in various types of Roman art, always show sleeves that are very tight fitting around the wrist. Perhaps there is a practical explanation for this.<br>
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I am very envious of Aitor and wish he would supply me with a version. He is also very modest as his cloak is one of the best reconstructions too! <p></p><i></i>
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Although tunics with wide sleeves certainly existed the versions used by soldiers, as depicted in various types of Roman art, always show sleeves that are very tight fitting around the wrist. Perhaps there is a practical explanation for this.<br>
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I am very envious of Aitor and wish he would supply me with a version. He is also very modest as his cloak is one of the best reconstructions too! <p></p><i></i>
