Tag 16thc

1520s Italian Man’s Balzo and Berretto

This hat is inspired by ‘Portrait of a Man‘ by Moretto da Brescia, depicting a young noble man wearing a…

‘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…

This practical sack was in use across Europe throughout the middle ages and renaissance. Slung over a shoulder or staff,…

A pleated Goller (partlet) in very fine linen with an embroidered collar, suitable for an early 16th century noble German…

This style of hat was worn by German men and women, particularly middle classes, during the early-mid 16th century, as…

An early 16th century velvet hat for a Portuguese noblewoman. Joana de Barios won my Hat Prize at Canterbury Faire…

A German man’s Wams (doublet) and Hosen (hose) suitable for a fashionable man in the early 16th century. Although this…

A blocked felt hat, suitable for late 16th century middle class style. My friend Owen had given me a brown…

An early 16th century German Haube (caul), with a net of knotted silk, suitable for a noble lady. After finishing…

A high necked gown in velvet and brocade. This style was worn by noble women in eastern Germany from 1520s-1540s.…