The palla was a woven rectangle made of wool that the Roman matron put on on top of her stola when she went outside. She could use the palla in many ways, like a modern scarf, but palla is often translated as cloak. A palla was like the toga, which was another woven, not sewn, expanse of cloth that could be pulled over the head.
- Palla
- Stola
- Tunica
- Strophium and Subligar (looks like a bikini)
- Cleaning Roman Dress for Women
Photo: Woman Wearing the Palla. PD "A Companion to Latin Studies," edited by Sir John Edwin Sandys
