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…
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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.
1520s German Leberfarben Worsted Rock
‘Leberfarben’ means ‘liver-coloured’ – a pale version of this colour was common for low status garments in 16th century Germany.…
1520s Blue Wool Vest Goller
This short vest-style Goller is suitable for a German middle class woman, and was fashionable through much of the 16th…
1530s German Noble Woman’s Purse
A black velvet purse for an early 16th century German noble woman, in the style of Cranach paintings. This style…
1530s Pleated Halsgoller (partlet)
A pleated Goller (partlet) in very fine linen with an embroidered collar, suitable for an early 16th century noble German…
1510s German Black & White Wams and Hosen
A German man’s Wams (doublet) and Hosen (hose) suitable for a fashionable man in the early 16th century. Although this…
Men’s Medieval Hose – 12th-15th century
Separate cloth-cut hose in fulled, tabby-woven wool, suitable for a man from the 12-15th centuries. Hose were worn by both…
1540s Green Velvet ‘Cranach’ Rock
A high necked gown in velvet and brocade. This style was worn by noble women in eastern Germany from 1520s-1540s.…
1520s German Green Twill Unterrock
Another Unterrock (kirtle/underdress) suitable for a middle or upper-class woman in early 16th century Germany, providing support and shape under…
1520s German Linen Goller
A simple linen Goller (partlet) for an early 16th century middle class German woman. The Goller covers the chest and…
1520s Pattern-darned Halshemd
I had wanted an embroidered high-necked Hemd (smock/chemise) for years, but with a chest already full of Hemden, it never…
1560s Tudor Smock
A simple Tudor smock, with machine construction and embroidery