1560s Green Wool Giubbione (doublet)
A simple doublet in olive green wool, to match the calzoni (Venetian style breeches) I made some 15 years ago.…
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Early 16th century Frauenhemd (chemise)
A simple gathered Frauenhemd (woman’s shirt), which might be worn by all classes of German women in the first half…
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…
16th century Embroidered Leather Hat
A late 16thc century man’s hat of felt covered in embroidered leather.. My Hat Prize for Canterbury Faire 2021 was…
Man’s coif, 15th – 16th century
A renaissance man’s three part linen coif, as worn by scholars, old men and children. Although the linen coif was…
15th century Italian Document
This piece is based on a 15th century Italian manuscript from the Morgan Library. I wanted to create a personalised…
1410 Padded Roll Escoffion
A rich, multicoloured headdress from the early 15th century, with a padded roll fashioned as a turban, based on several…
Birgitte Cap, 13th – 15th centuries
A simple version of this cap, which was worn by women across much of Europe through the middle ages. Linen…
Man’s coif, 12th – 14th centuries
Versions of this linen coif was a worn by ordinary men throughout the middle ages and early renaissance across most…
1330s Italian Fillet Headdress
An early 14th century fillet and veil, based on an Italian fresco. The winner of my Hat Prize for Rowany…
1560s Charcoal Wool Doublet & Venetians
An upper class man’s suit in charcoal coloured wool, from the late 16th century – and my first serious attempt…
14th century Italian Document
This piece is based on the Visconti Hours, made in Milan in the late 14th century. I made this piece…