Kolpos excess fabric was pulled up over it. The fabric fell over the girdle so as to hide it, and was often pulled longer in back than in front. This fold was the kolpos. A second (visible) zone could be tied over the kolpos to redefine the waist, high or low. This might be hidden again by the apoptygma, the loose, folded down top of the peplos. Kolpos The kolpos (Greek: κόλποις κόλπον κόλπῳ, a gulf, bay or creek) is the "blousing" of a peplos, chiton or tunic in Ancient Greek clothing, whereby excess length of the material hangs folded over
Book Across the Bay nearly 24,000 participants. The event is entirely volunteer-driven. Many individuals, businesses, and organizations contribute time, talent, supplies and more to make the Book Across the Bay a success. The name of the event is a double entendre. The term "to book" is a slang term for running or traveling very fast on foot. Thus, the obvious meaning of the "Book Across the Bay", is a type of race across a bay. But the word "Book" was also used as a pun in the title because it was initially organized as a fundraiser for the public library. In 2006, the board