1520s Kragengoller (Partlet)
This round style of Goller was worn by German women of all classes in early 16th century Germany, made of wool, velvet or brocade and sometimes lined in fur. I have a lot of different types of Goller (simple linen,…
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16th century Quiver
This quiver is inspired by several Early Modern images and uses casework techniques to form a strong, light piece of kit which is both good looking and practical. When my husband took up archery a year ago, I promised him…
1520s German Gürtelein (Belt)
A long, narrow rich belt, as worn by well-off middle class German women in the early 16th century. A few months ago I made a wide brocade belt, to go with my fur lined-Goller. I really like the belt, but…
Medieval Goldworker’s Broche
This medieval tool for laying goldwork has fallen out of use, but is surprisingly effective at holding the metal threads neatly, while they are couched down. Several years ago, I did a lot of research on the tools of the…
1560s Striped Linen Giubbione (Doublet)
A summer doublet in striped linen, suitable for a lower-middle class 16th century man, or a noble man engaged in sport. This is based on Italian examples, but such doublets were popular across much of Europe at this time. My…
16th century Leather Cases for Glassware
A set of tooled leather cases for our collection of Krautstrunk (prunt glasses), to protect them during travel. This style of case was common in the 15th and 16th centuries across Europe. I love these glasses, which were popular across…
1520s Woman’s Leather Gürtel (Belt)
A simple leather belt, suitable for a lower or middle class German woman from the early-mid 16th century. Packing for a wet event recently, I couldn’t find my leather belt – essential for keeping my skirts out of the mud.…
1460s Flemish Man’s Hat
A taller felt hat for a northern European noble man of the mid 15th century, based on two related Flemish manuscripts. I was teaching a class on ‘Making a Hat Block‘ and needed a hat subject to demonstrate how to…
1520s German Brocade Gürtel (Belt)
A rich broad belt, as worn by well-off middle class German women in the early 16th century. I wanted a rich belt to complete ‘the look’ for the fur-lined Damastgoller I made recently, so I decided to try and make…
1520s Fur-lined Damastgoller
A rich vest style Goller of silk brocade lined with fur, suitable for a well-off merchant’s wife in early 16th century Germany. I’ve had this one on my wish list since I made the Schlappe (hat) from the same portrait…