“Small Encyclopedia of 12th Century Textile Info” “I have been wondering about what sort of silk to use myself. I spent some time going through my textile books last night, and although I have some black charmeuse that I wanted to make a bliaut out of, I have come to …
“Oriental Surcoat”, Pelicon, Black Bliaut Message #100 – July 29, 2002~ Katrine de Saint Brieuc / Katherine Barich “I am specifically looking for documentation of that elusive ‘oriental surcoat’ (pelicon) and a specific representation in color of a black bliaut. I have found an image in the Hortus Deliciarum, but …
Aicelina de Carcassona’s Journal— I’ve been looking at Aicelina’s wonderful site, but I’ve been wondering if there any other ideas for breast support.— SlaineMessage #70, June 20, 2002
Being a list of merchants mentioned in the archives of the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group over the years. Pilgrim Badges and Pewter Accessories: http://www.fetteredcockpewters.com/ http://www.billyandcharlie.com/ http://www.pewterreplicas.co.uk/ Fabric https://www.fashionfabricsclub.com http://www.marthapullen.com https://www.silkconnection.com/(Formerly JacquardSilks.com) https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/ Try http://www.dharmatrading.com/silk_fabrics.htmlThey have good descriptions of their fabrics which might help you decide on which to use. https://www.fabric.com …
(A compendium of information from discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list) Art Books Q: “Thanks to Katarina for the photos [of illuminations of the marriage of Matilda and Henry]. They’re really lovely. Lots of detail. I’ve only seem the marriage of Matilda before, where on earth did …
(A compendium of information from discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list) Question:“My family and I are just joining the SCA and are planning persona’s in the late 12th century. We are Scandinavian with one Irish boy (four boys altogether). I need some examples of or ideas on …
From the Archives of the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group: Some of Katrine’s Source MaterialMessage #106, July 31, 2002 I thought I might put together a basic list of the sources floating around in my house. It is by no means comprehensive, but for those searching, I’ll try to give …
From the Archives of the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group: “‘I’ve got some really unbasic t-tunic patterns actually … “Try a search for “10 gore dress”. I know there is one version in theKnown World Handbook, not perfectly period, but…. Also try MarcCarlson’s webpage (sorry haven’t got the url at …
(A compendium of information from discussions on the 12th Century Garb Yahoo Group list. It is my intention at some point to follow these rabbit holes.) Bog Bodies “I’d always thought it strange that people fell into bogs up to the 8th century and from the 14th century onwards, but …
