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…
This hat is inspired by ‘Portrait of a Man‘ by Moretto da Brescia, depicting a young noble man wearing a…
A late 16thc century man’s hat of felt covered in embroidered leather.. My Hat Prize for Canterbury Faire 2021 was…
A renaissance man’s three part linen coif, as worn by scholars, old men and children. Although the linen coif was…
This piece is based on a 15th century Italian manuscript from the Morgan Library. I wanted to create a personalised…
A rich, multicoloured headdress from the early 15th century, with a padded roll fashioned as a turban, based on several…
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…
An upper class man’s suit in charcoal coloured wool, from the late 16th century – and my first serious attempt…
This piece is based on the Visconti Hours, made in Milan in the late 14th century. I made this piece…
A late 15th century headdress for a noble Italian lady. I made this for my friend Isabella, to go with…
A noble man’s court suit from the 1560s, with fashionable horizontal stripes. It had been some time since I’d made…