1410 Padded Roll Escoffion
A rich, multicoloured headdress from the early 15th century, with a padded roll fashioned as a turban, based on several…
I love headwear! It makes so much difference to an outfit – it completes the look. It can change the country, the purpose and/or the status of what you are wearing.
I also love making headwear, from the simple to the outrageous.
A rich, multicoloured headdress from the early 15th century, with a padded roll fashioned as a turban, based on several…
A simple linen coif, based on paintings by Breughel the Elder, suitable for girls or women. I made this coif…
An example of this archetypical 14th century headdress, which was worn by women in England, France and adjacent areas. I…
This over-the-top red wool capuchon, with gold mounts and embroidery is one of my favourite builds. I made this for…
A simple version of this cap, which was worn by women across much of Europe through the middle ages. Linen…
Versions of this linen coif was a worn by ordinary men throughout the middle ages and early renaissance across most…
An early 14th century fillet and veil, based on an Italian fresco. The winner of my Hat Prize for Rowany…
A noble woman’s netted headdress, known under various names – crespine, crespinette, caul or tire. I was asked to make…
The most unusual hat I’ve made so far – the kausia was worn by ancient Macedonians and Roman rulers. Ariston…
A simple linen veil, based on paintings by Breughel the Elder, worn by both women and girls. The prompt for…
The most common headwear for early 16th century German women of most classes, with the bulge at the back of…
A late 15th century headdress for a noble Italian lady. I made this for my friend Isabella, to go with…