Early Clothing (before 1350)
These pictures show a selection of my work from the past twenty years. As far as possible I have only featured individuals who have given their informed consent; if you appear here and would rather not, please contact me to have the picture removed.
Most late prehistoric and early medieval clothing is technically quite simple: the effect is in knowing how to wear it, and getting the finish right. Authentic construction methods are fascinating!
Roman clothing for putting on school children, Shrewsbury museums
'King Offa' for Tamworth Castle. This was a family collaboration: Ruth Gilbert wove the lozenge twill linen for the shirt and the lichen-dyed windingas, and Kail Runesmith made the brooch and hooks.
The twelfth-century look, with the smock showing at neck and wrists
Kragelund garment reconstructed in handwoven twill.
The basic cote or tunic comes in all shapes and qualities, though modern men struggle to keep their hose up.
The cut was refined for the thirteenth century: well-fitted sleeves were the key to fashion.
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From the later twelfth century another layer became increasingly common.
How good is your kerchief, how often can you afford to change it, and how long do you spend arranging it?
Caps are usually covered by something else.
And so are hairnets
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