Costumes for the
Nobility in You!
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| Bliaut | |
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The Bliaut was worn by both sexes from the
11th century through the early 14th century. The word, Bliaut, is
derived from the German word bliald, meaning cloth. While men had
the choice of ankle, calf, or mid thigh length, a lady's overtunic
reached the ground. The Bliaut was usually decorated at the neck &
hem with embroidered borders and had long flowing sleeves.
Shown here in hunter green linen, the Bliaut is a large, loose gown that is laced tightly over the midriff with a girdle of contrasting fabric. A metallic belt is double wrapped around the waist. The simple white veil is held in place with a matching circlet of gold cord. Bliaut, Girdle, corded Belt $290.00 |
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| 1100's Men's Bliaut | |
| Hamlet's father would feel comfortable in our
ground-length black velvet overtunic and matching girdle. The neck,
cuffs, & hem are trimmed with embroidered ribbon. Hook & eyes
close the front neck opening. Dry Clean Only 1100's Men's Bliaut & Girdle $399.00
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| Historical Note: Women wore the Kirtle, a long, flowing dress with tight sleeves throughout the 15th century. Typically, they would wear a Chemise (similar to our large, billowy, cotton nightgowns) at all times. (Remember: bathing was evil!) Over the Chemise went the Kirtle. In the early part of the 1400's, a woman would then wear a Houppelande, or a Sideless Surcoat in the late 1400's. Ladies had a choice of two necklines: a V-neck or a closed neck. Gentlemen only had the closed neck. All three necklines have a small rolled over collar. |
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Men's Houppelande |
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men's Houppelande is shown here with Dagged (or scalloped) sleeves. The
Houppelande has a closed front opening and a rolled collar. Depending on
the year and the age of the wearer, the hem of the gown ranged from the
floor to mid-thigh looking more like the 1460's Doublet below. The
Houppelande shown here is made of deep blue rayon velvet with moiré
taffeta lining the sleeves, and is fully lined. A matching belt is
included
Men's Houppelande |
| Ladies' Houppelande | |
| The Ladies had two choices on
the neck line of their Houppelande: they could have the closed neck
like the men or an open v-neck - both with a rolled collar. They could
have a plain edge to the sleeve or a Dagged Sleeve. The Ladies'
Houppelande shown here is made of teal colored rayon velvet with pale
green moiré taffeta sleeve linings. It is trimmed with braid and seed
pearls. A plaston fills the front V-neck opening. The matching belt is
included.
Ladies' Houppelande |
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Variation on a Theme |
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Shown: A Kirtle made of pale
yellow antique satin with a Houppelande made of bronze colored Moonbeam
Organza. The hat is a matching Truncated Hennin. Gold braid could be
added to the sleeve edges and hem. While the organza is not to period,
it would make a lovely Bridal Ensemble.
Moonbeam Organza Houppelande |
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Sideless Surcoat |
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| This Sideless Surcoat was fashionable between
1340 & 1460, with the wide, off-the-shoulder neckline and the
immensely large arm holes that reached the hips. This Surcoat is made
with 100% cotton velvet & is fully lined with Broadcloth. The
armholes are edged in white faux mink.. The scoop-necked Kirtle is made
of ivory & gold metallic brocade, with a full skirt & tight
sleeves. A hand-beaded Girdle encircles Milady's hips. Sideless Surcoat $385.00 Brocade Kirtle $300.00 Beaded Girdle $135.00 |
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Courtepy |
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This men's Courtepy was fashionable in the
mid 1400's. It was a short pleated tunic with hanging sleeves, and a
high collared neckline. Shown here in Laurel Green 100% cotton velvet,
trimmed in white faux mink and gold braid. The tunic is interlined with
canvas and closes down the front with hooks and eyes. A hand-beaded
Girdle is worn at his waist.
Courtepy: Untrimmed $370.00 Trimmed $450.00
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Kirtle |
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Kirtle was worn over a chemise, long sleeve and covered the hands. The
ladies wore a variety of garments. Our Kirtle is lined with cotton
duck from shoulder to hip for strength and durability. It laces up the
back and has a slight train. Choose
velvet or Antique Satin. Add a Toque with veil and wimple or a Padded
Roll to complete the outfit. Shown: Black-Blue Velvet with silver braid and pearls Plain $310.00 |
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Velvet Knight |
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The "Knight Templar" in a gem-tone 100% cotton Velvet with
an embroidered crest for the Groom and his
attendants. Shown in burgundy 100% cotton velvet, the set includes a
shirt of Broadcloth, Trews, Cyclas, and Hooded Mantle in velvet. Embroidered Crest available at an additional cost.
For more information refer to the Knight Templar located in The Woods. Velvet Knight 4 piece Set: $335.00 + Embroidery |
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Embroidery |
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Fleur de Lis $45.00 @ |
Germanic Eagle $152.00 @ |
Lion Rampant $94.00 @ |
Musketeer Crest $125.00 @ |
Recumbent Lions $133.00 @ |
Welsh Dragon $103.00 @ |
*Special Crests: Digitizing is $250.00 and up, plus $2.00 per thousand stitches*
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The Short Doublet |
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Romeo
would enjoy the look and feel of this short men's doublet. The sleeves,
armbands and the cod piece tie on with metal tipped "points".
All of the pieces are built with cotton duck interlining for shape and
durability and lined with white cotton blend. The plastern is stitched
to the doublet on the right and hook and eyes close the left. A square
neck shirt of washable crinkle gauze peeks out between the points. Dry clean only.
Square Necked Shirt $55.00 |
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The Toque |
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The crown-like Toque is handworked buckram with wire edges & padded . Available in Velvet or Antique Satin. Toque $50.00
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Padded
Roll |
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Available
in Velvet and Antique Satin
Padded Roll $42.00
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Sideless Surcoat |
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The Sideless Surcoat was worn over the Kirtle from 1370 to 1400. I've made this surcoat of a pale yellow and white damask and trimmed it in white fauz fur. It could also be trimmed in braids and gems, although fur was the popular choice. Sideless Surcoat |
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Cotehardie |
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| This Cotehardie would have been worn during
the early 1300's. Shown in ivory and pale yellow jacquard, the
fitted tunic opens down the front with hooks and eyes, with large
funnel sleeves. The tunic is interlined with cotton canvas and lined
with broadcloth. The gold braid on the Girdle is hand stitched and is
decorated with glass pearls. Dry Clean only.
Cotehardie $310.00 Padded Headroll with Drape $48.00
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Courtepy - 1460 |
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I found this Doublet in paintings dating
around 1460. Most of the paintings show the garment untrimmed. The
shoulder seams are pleated, with the pleats falling to the hem. The
sleeves feature the puffy upper arm with a tight fore arm. The Doublet
comes fully lined, with a matching belt. Shown here in navy blue satin
with a matching belt and in rayon Velvet with a beaded Girdle.
1460's Courtepy in Satin $290.00 |
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1460's Gown |
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same paintings as the doublet. The gown has a deep v-neckline, with a
plastron modestly filling the opening and a narrow shawl collar. Belted
high, under the bustline allows the full A-line skirt to flow. A
matching Hennin would complete the look. This gown was made of wine
colored velvet with teal velvet cuffs and plastron, gold braid and
pearls.
1460's Gown
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The Hennin |
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While highly popular with the
Upper Classes, the Hennin was scorned by the Church and thus had
a very short life span. (Approximately 1430 - 1470) Yet today we
associate it as a "Princess Hat." Both the Hennin and the
Truncated Hennin (the "fez" shaped hat) are made of double
layered buckram with wired edges. Both are completely handworked,
padded and lined.
Hennin or Truncated Hennin Veil: $12.00 |
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| Boy's Tabard | |
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Transform an
ordinary boy into a Knight's Squire, wearing his Knight's colors and
crest! Or, perchance, his calling is a Page in the Royal Household. This
simple, lined Tabard slips over the head and ties at each side. Combine
the Tabard with a pair of Trews, a shirt (from The Cottage), and cap for
a complete outfit. (The Tabard can
be extended with a border as the boy grows.) The Tabard shown is made of
velvet, trimmed in braid, with an appliqué. Boy's Tabard $115.00 |
| Men's Flat Cap | |
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This soft cap is completely hand stitched and lined
with cotton. It is made to your head size and in the fabric of your
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