Question

Which of the following is NOT a draping style of Greek Himation?

• A. Wrap the wearer up to the chin covering arms and head
• B. Slipped over head
• C. Could be used as a blanket at night
• D. Worn alone, baring the right arm, shoulder, and upper chest
• A. Profession
• B. Social status
• C. Rank
• D. Marital status
• A. Safety pins
• B. Peplos
• C. Kayabandh
• D. Fibula
• A. Sumerian Clothing
• B. Babylonian Clothing
• C. Egyptian Clothing
• D. Roman Clothing
• A. Maharashtrian/Butterfly style
• B. Bengali style
• C. Lungi style
• D. Gujarati/Marwari Style

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct answer is (2) Slipped over head.

The Greek Himation was a large piece of cloth that was draped around the body in different styles. Here are the correct descriptions:

(1) Wrap the wearer up to the chin covering arms and head: This is a common way of wearing the Himation, where the cloth wraps around the body and can cover the arms and head.

(3) Could be used as a blanket at night: The Himation was a versatile piece of clothing and could be used as a blanket at night because of its large size and fabric coverage.

(4) Worn alone, baring the right arm, shoulder, and upper chest: The Himation was often worn in a way that exposed one side of the body, with the right arm, shoulder, and upper chest left bare. This was a common style of draping in Greek fashion.

However, (2) Slipped over head is not a typical method of wearing the Himation, as it was more of a draped garment rather than one that simply slipped over the head.

Thus, the correct answer is (2) Slipped overhead because it is not a typical draping style for the Greek Himation.

Answer 2

The Greek Himation was typically a large rectangular garment wrapped around the body in versatile ways, but it was never slipped over the head. Other listed options describe common ways of using or draping a Himation, including for warmth or as an outer covering.

Answer 3

The correct answer is (3) Rank.

In Assyrian costumes, the amount of fringe edgings on garments was often a symbol of the rank or status of the wearer. The fringes were used as a decorative and hierarchical feature, with those of higher rank or status wearing garments with more elaborate or extensive fringes.

Let’s review the other options:

(1) Profession: While certain elements of clothing may indicate profession, fringe edgings were more associated with rank rather than a specific profession in Assyrian culture.

(2) Social status: While social status may play a role, the specific symbolism of fringe edgings in Assyrian costumes is more directly related to rank rather than the broader social class.

(4) Marital status: Marital status would typically be indicated by other forms of symbolism, such as specific jewelry or clothing styles, but fringe edgings were not used for this purpose.

Thus, (3) Rank is the correct answer because fringe edgings in Assyrian costumes were used to denote the rank or hierarchical position of the wearer.

Answer 4

In Assyrian culture, fringe edgings on garments were used as a symbol of rank. The amount and style of fringes helped distinguish individuals of higher status from others, thereby indicating hierarchy within society. 

Answer 5

The correct answer is (4) Fibula.

In ancient Greek and Roman costumes, fibulae were used as decorative pins to fasten and secure garments, particularly to seam free edges. The fibula is an ancient type of clasp or pin that served a functional purpose in securing clothing, such as the peplos, a traditional Greek garment worn by women. The fibula was both practical and ornamental, often decorated with intricate designs.

Let’s review the other options:

(1) Safety pins: Safety pins are modern fasteners and did not exist in ancient Greece. They are a more recent invention, primarily used for temporary fastening.

(2) Peplos: The peplos was a type of garment worn by ancient Greek women, but it was not a pin or fastener. It was a simple, draped piece of fabric.

(3) Kayabandh: Kayabandh refers to an ornament or jewelry worn around the waist, particularly in Indian culture, and is not related to Greek costumes.

Thus, (4) Fibula is the correct answer, as it refers to the decorative pins used to fasten Greek garments.

Answer 6

The fibula was a decorative pin used in ancient Greek garments to fasten fabric and seam free edges. It was a practical as well as decorative accessory, often intricately designed to complement the garments.

Answer 7

The correct answer is (4) Roman Clothing.

Roman clothing was primarily draped and pleated, especially garments like the tunic and stola. These garments were made from long rectangular pieces of fabric that were draped over the body, often secured with belts or pins. Pleats were also commonly used, especially in garments worn by Roman women and soldiers, to add texture and volume.

Let’s review the other options:

(1) Sumerian Clothing: Sumerian clothing was primarily made of simple, draped fabrics, but the use of pleats was not as significant as in Roman clothing.

(2) Babylonian Clothing: Babylonian clothing was also draped, but the emphasis was more on layered garments rather than pleating.

(3) Egyptian Clothing: Egyptian clothing was mainly draped but had less emphasis on pleats. The garments were typically made from linen, draped around the body in simple, straight designs.

Thus, Roman clothing is best known for its draped and pleated styles, particularly in garments like the tunic and stola. Therefore, the correct answer is (4) Roman Clothing.

Answer 8

Roman clothing, particularly the toga, is well-known for its draped and pleated style. This clothing style required skillful arrangement of the fabric, resulting in a flowing, elegant appearance typical of Roman fashion.

Answer 9

The correct answer is (4) Gujarati/Marwari Style.

In the Gujarati/Marwari Style of draping a saree, the palla (the end of the saree) is brought over the right shoulder and then fanned out in front. This style is traditional in Gujarat and Rajasthan and is often characterized by the pleats being tucked at the front and the palla being elegantly draped to one side.

Let’s review the other options:

(1) Maharashtrian/Butterfly Style: In the Maharashtrian/Butterfly style, the palla is draped over both shoulders, with the fabric coming across the chest, and the pleats are arranged at the back or side.

(2) Bengali Style: In the Bengali style, the palla is draped over the left shoulder and falls in front. The saree is also wrapped around the body with pleats at the front.

(3) Lungi Style: The Lungi style is a more casual way of wearing fabric around the waist, and it is not typically used for saree draping.

Thus, the correct answer is (4) Gujarati/Marwari Style, where the palla is brought over the right shoulder and fanned out in front.

Answer 10

The Gujarati or Marwari style of saree draping involves bringing the palla over the right shoulder and fanning it out in front. This method is distinct and allows for the intricate designs on the palla to be displayed prominently.