Palla (garment)
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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.
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- Ancient Roman clothing drawings at the Wayback Machine (archived April 15, 2012)