Corselet
And the corselet to help with the figure, is Pre-Raphelite, Norris perpetuated fiction? (*sniff*) Yes, definitely. ~ Rowena / Belinda Sibly Message #842, February 24, 2003
Inkle Weaving vs Tablet Weaving
I am also interested in band loom weaving, and card weaving. (I have an inkle loom as well, but my research shows its use to be very, very late period, if at all.) It’s claimed that the modern tabletop inkleloom wasn’t invented till last century, but a kind of floor …
Getting Started
Any suggestions would be most gratefully accepted about where to start my research. Try reading the archives of this list, as well as Rowena’s article in the files section, and particularly Marguerie’s webpage at: http://jauncourt.i8.com You’ll quickly figure out that there is no single opinion or fact about how 12th …
Getting Started in the 12th Century
(original subject line: Introduction Editor’s Note:This thread is presented here in its entirety, but as the discussion ended up ranging over a number of topics, segments of the thread are also re-printed in the appropriate topic headings of this archive. Greetings, All! My name is Esther of Ennis Merth (aka …
What to Do with Small Amounts of Fabric
I’m curious this morning about what use – if any – my 12th C. counterpart would have made of 1-1/2 yds. of 45″ solid ice blue silk. It’s dupioni, but really good quality with very few and very small slubs. It’s not enough for even a sleeveless tunic. I’ve been …
Italian Jewelry
Happy evening! I managed to get a copy of Storia del Costume in Italia (mentioned in earlier post) in on Inter Library Loan, and have had a bit of time to work my way through some of the Italian. I thought you might like to read what I have translated …
Post-Conquest Cornwall
I am thinking about having a Cornish persona in post-Conquest England. I am at “ground zero” with costuming for this period … Any suggestions would be most gratefully accepted about where to start my research. ~ Esther Reese / Esther of Ennis Merth (aka Etain Karlsdottir) Message #830, February 23, …
Highland Scotland
Is there anyone on this list that has been researching 12th-13th Century Scotland? Highland studies preferred but Lowland would be fine. Many thanks in advance ~ YiS ~ ~ Nettie Message #820, February 20, 2003 Actually, for a good start on all of your questions, go to Sharon Krossa’s website …
Preparation for a “Medieval Market” event
I just got more information about the medieval market that I may attend. The time period is 11th-12th century in Germany right near the French border. I’ll have to make a simple costume. Any suggestions? Are there any photos to consult? I did find: www3.sympatico.ca/gousse-matte/fdl/Patterns.html [NOTE:link broken, but Wayback Machine …
Non-court Norman Clothing
Original Subject line: “Norman Cote“ Hello All, I have quite a few questions to ask the evening. Being that I live 40 minutes away from a library, I hope that any of you would be glad to be my resources. 1) What sleeves are known to be used on a …