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The Romans used two types of cloaks, the paenula and the sagum. Both types were probably a shade of brown or yellow-brown, as a specific wool was preferred, whose natural oils made the fabric almost waterproof. On military campaigns, cloaks were also used as bedding. They were fastened with a fibula (large buckle). The paenula was fitted with a hood, especially in colder climates. Because any ordinary soldier slept in the open, it was important to have a long, warm cloak that they wore every day, regardless of their activities. This coat was longer than body height and was double folded so that it did not fall below the knees when worn. An excellent example is the statue of Caesar Augustus in the theatre in the Roman city of Orange, France.
The paenula is thought to be semicircular, circular or oval. In any case, the paenula should reach to the knees or below. The semicircle is closed at the front with clasps, buttons or hooks. A circular or oval paenula has a neck opening (about 15 cm in diameter) and is slit in the front partly or completely to the neck opening, with the same types of closures.
- Material: wool
- We make the cloaks to order and will contact you after receiving your order for the necessary dimensions
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