Renaissance Boarded Stool
This simple stool has so many uses - as a seat, a step-stool, low table...
Robyn Spencer
1410 Padded Roll Escoffion
A rich, multicoloured headdress from the early 15th century, with a padded roll fashioned as a turban, based on several portraits. I made this for my friend Anne, to wear with her red houppelande, as an alternative to the red…
15th century Mustard Jar
A majolica albarello, in 15-16th century style. This project was a surprise present for my friend Anne, who is seriously into mustard: a renaissance Mostarda albarello, filled with a 16th century Mostarda. Research & Design Albarello is the Italian term…
1560s Flemish Coif
A simple linen coif, based on paintings by Breughel the Elder, suitable for girls or women. I made this coif for my friend Felicia, who needed suitable headwear to complete her new working class 16th century Flemish outfit. She wanted…
1410s Belled Belt
I made this belt for my friend Anne, to go with her early 15th century houppelande – a triumph of making much from little. Research and Design Ornate belts were common in the early 15th century for both men and…
1330s English Crespinettes
An example of this archetypical 14th century headdress, which was worn by women in England, France and adjacent areas. I made this headdress for my friend Joan, who needed some variety in her 14th century headwear. The headwear needed to…
1420 Red Capuchon
This over-the-top red wool capuchon, with gold mounts and embroidery is one of my favourite builds. I made this for my friend Anne to wear with her new houppelande, based on an Italian fresco image. Research and Design In the…
1510s German Pink Brocade Rock
An upper class high-necked gown, based on a royal German portrait from 1519. I had wanted to make a version of this dress for years – a ‘not-Cranach’ style gown with an interesting bodice. I stalled for ages, trying to…
16th century German Linen Unterrock
An upper class early 16th century German Unterrock (kirtle) with a brocade hem, to support a noble class gown. I needed a new underdress to provide support and shaping under my planned pink brocade gown. I had decided to make…
Birgitte Cap, 13th – 15th centuries
A simple version of this cap, which was worn by women across much of Europe through the middle ages. Linen caps of various types were one of the most common types headwear worn by women. The Birgitte style cap was…