02-23-2007, 01:46 AM
Quote:But guides for re-enacting other periods would be in order...The Hoplites tend to work backwards.....footwear comes lower on the list...hence being called hop-lites...
Chiton and cloak (for our wonderful British weather) are our first essentials. Of course, if you are a Spartan then you will probably choose the himation cloak - which should be kept tightly wrapped around you at all times and pinned discreetly in case of accidental looseness
In linen and wool only, the material needs to be seamed correctly if you are presenting an authentic image and trimmed/patterned appropriately for the role you are portraying. Scythians did not wear tight 'Down with Achilles' or 'Remember Troy' print leggings, contrary to popular belief...
Here endeth instalment one of Portraying Greeks of a Certain Kind....!
No, that sounds wrong.... :roll: The Art of Being an Ancient Greek or Their Allies and Enemies...a study in clothing, panoply, weaponry and accessories.
Cristina
The Hoplite Association
[url:n2diviuq]http://www.hoplites.org[/url]
The enemy is less likely to get wind of an advance of cavalry, if the orders for march were passed from mouth to mouth rather than announced by voice of herald, or public notice. Xenophon
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The Hoplite Association
[url:n2diviuq]http://www.hoplites.org[/url]
The enemy is less likely to get wind of an advance of cavalry, if the orders for march were passed from mouth to mouth rather than announced by voice of herald, or public notice. Xenophon
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