Palla (garment)

Palla is a traditional ancient Roman mantle worn by women, fastened by brooches. It was similar to the pallium that a man would wear. The shape was rectangular instead of semi-circular as with the traditional toga.

Statue of Livia Drusilla, wearing a stola and palla.



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