Early 16th century Woman’s Husseke (overgown)
This loose pleated overgown was commonly worn by German women in the mid-late 15th century, and remained in practical use…
I made my first medieval costumes in the 1980s. I have learned so much since then, and I still get a thrill out of researching and learning new skills and techniques. Dress Accessories (eg belts, purses) and Headwear are listed in separate Categories.
This loose pleated overgown was commonly worn by German women in the mid-late 15th century, and remained in practical use…
‘Leberfarben’ means ‘liver-coloured’ – a pale version of this colour was common for low status garments in 16th century Germany.…
This short vest-style Goller is suitable for a German middle class woman, and was fashionable through much of the 16th…
A black velvet purse for an early 16th century German noble woman, in the style of Cranach paintings. This style…
A pleated Goller (partlet) in very fine linen with an embroidered collar, suitable for an early 16th century noble German…
A German man’s Wams (doublet) and Hosen (hose) suitable for a fashionable man in the early 16th century. Although this…
Separate cloth-cut hose in fulled, tabby-woven wool, suitable for a man from the 12-15th centuries. Hose were worn by both…
A high necked gown in velvet and brocade. This style was worn by noble women in eastern Germany from 1520s-1540s.…
Another Unterrock (kirtle/underdress) suitable for a middle or upper-class woman in early 16th century Germany, providing support and shape under…
A simple linen Goller (partlet) for an early 16th century middle class German woman. The Goller covers the chest and…
I had wanted an embroidered high-necked Hemd (smock/chemise) for years, but with a chest already full of Hemden, it never…