14th century Leather Needle-case
A small leather case for holding pins or needles, with impressed and stamped decoration, based on several extant examples. I’ve…
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13th century Man’s Purse
A man’s drawstring purse, the most common style in the 13th century. I made this purse as part of a…
13th century Belt with Pewter Mounts
I wanted to make a belt for a friend, as part of a new set of 13th century English clothing.…
15th century Spectacles Case
A surprise gift for a friend - a leather case for his 15th century spectacles.
My friend Maelgwyn had ordered a set of prescription spectacles in 15th century style, with a wooden frame.
14th century Woman’s Purse
A typical 14th century woman’s purse, made in red leather with silk drawstrings. This project was part of a skills…
Medieval Money Purse
A simple drawstring purse with fingerloop drawstrings, of a style in use throughout the middle ages to hold coins and…
14th century Penner
My first attempt at leather casework – a medieval penner with tooled heraldic design. Cases made of stiff leather were…
15th century Man’s Purse
A simple interpretation of a man’s ring purse from the 1470s. I made this purse for Jan, my apprentice at…