History

Subligaculum: An Iconic Loincloth Worn by the Romans

The subligaculum was most frequently worn by gladiators, athletes, actors, and dancers in ancient Rome.

By Hrothsige Frithowulf
Ancient Roman sportswoman with fascia pectoralis (above) and subligaculum (bottom) on a mosaic in the Villa Romana del Casale.
Ancient Roman sportswoman with fascia pectoralis (top) and subligaculum (bottom) on a mosaic in the Villa Romana del Casale.