Ancient Greek clothing, spanning from the Aegean Bronze Age (3000 BCE) to the Hellenistic period (31 BCE), was characterized by simple, draped, and loose-fitting garments like the chiton, peplos, himation, and chlamys. These two-piece ensembles, often homemade from rectangular linen or wool fabric, were secured with pins, clasps, and belts, with women typically wearing ankle-length robes and men knee-length versions depending on the occasion. Exclusively made from natural fibers, clothing utilized common linen and warmer wool, while translucent silk was a costly ceremonial fabric for the wealthy. Special, almost transparent fabrics like Amorgina, derived from a unique flax found on Amorgos, were also highly prized for their fineness. Clothes often served multiple purposes beyond attire and were surprisingly vibrant, featuring a wide array of colors including red, blue, green, and purple. All textiles were meticulously woven on upright warp-weighted looms, a process famously depicted in Homer's Odyssey.