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…
Like headwear, dress accessories can lift an outfit from costume to clothing. The right belt, purse, shoes can make all the difference… Headwear is listed under it’s own Category (I make a lot of hats).
A black velvet purse for an early 16th century German noble woman, in the style of Cranach paintings. This style…
This practical sack was in use across Europe throughout the middle ages and renaissance. Slung over a shoulder or staff,…
An ornate brocade drawstring purse, for a noble Spanish lady of the 13th or 14th centuries. I made this as…
A man’s drawstring purse, the most common style in the 13th century. I made this purse as part of a…
I wanted to make a belt for a friend, as part of a new set of 13th century English clothing.…
A typical 14th century woman’s purse, made in red leather with silk drawstrings. This project was part of a skills…
I made this belt for my friend Anne, to go with her early 15th century houppelande – a triumph of…
A set of embroidered cuffs for a pair of gloves, made in Elizabethan style. These were made as a royal…
A single glove with embroidered cuff, made in the style of the late Elizabethan gloves. I made this for my…
This sash or girdle is based on a number of extant examples from the Mamlûk period in Egypt (1250-1517). These…
A simple interpretation of a man’s ring purse from the 1470s. I made this purse for Jan, my apprentice at…
A pair of early 16th century shoes for a noble German woman. Although I had made myself some simple Tudor…