1560s Flemish Veil
A simple linen veil, based on paintings by Breughel the Elder, worn by both women and girls. The prompt for…
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 set of renaissance-style apothecary jars – used as medieval containers for modern sunscreen. These jars were an amusing conceit…
A travelling spice box with compartments, based on the drawing in Scappi’s Opera from 1570. Medieval cooking uses a lot…
An early 16th century middle class German woman’s gown with slashed sleeves, inspired by a Barthel Beham woodcut. I needed…
A simple smocked apron in white linen, as worn by women in early 16th century Germany. I made my first…
An early 16th century German noblewoman’s gown, based on the Altarpiece of the Three Kings, by Hans Baldung Grien. I…
Yet another early 16th century middle class German woman’s gown, in grey with black guarding. With much of my early…
A vest-style Goller in red wool, suitable for a middle class early 16th century German women Although I loved my…
Some examples of an early 16th century Hemd (smock, chemise), with a trapezoidal neck and embroidered front band, suitable for…
An early 16th century Waffenrock (surcoat) in red and white wool, inspired by a Holbein painting. I made this as…
A set of embroidered cuffs for a pair of gloves, made in Elizabethan style. These were made as a royal…