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Medieval Clothing
The Middle Ages encompasses an enormous time span in the history of mankind—from the 6th to the 15th centuries. Even though there is an enormous difference in the way people dressed during the various eras of the Middle Ages, throughout all strata of the European population it was common to wear clothing in layers that were often divided into outer- and undergarments. Because clothes in the Middle Ages were often used to recognize the wearer’s station in life and had therefore a more symbolic function, sumptuary laws decided which stratum was allowed to wear—or prohibited from wearing—a given kind of clothing. Their main goal was to prevent the peasantry from dressing in the kind of clothes the nobles fancied.
Differences in clothing in the middle ages
Sometimes clothing in the Middle Ages varied, due to the sumptuary laws and financial considerations. Not only the wearer’s station in life played a role here, but also gender, region, and the given sub-epoch within the Middle Ages. The fashion among the nobles for instance changed rather rapidly throughout the era, whereas the peasantry’s clothing remained more or less the same, since they had fewer resources at their disposal than did the rich and their clothes didn’t need to be stylish but rather practical.
Women’s garments had to be longer than those of men, as it was unseemly for them to reveal too much of their figure or undergarments. Yet this attitude was gradually set aside over the course of time during the Middle Ages. Also, married women were expected to cover their hair, a rule, that, however, declined in importance by the end of the Middle Ages, and as a consequence, women started wearing elaborate hairstyles and headdresses.
Medieval clothing today
Today, many people harbor a biased, overly generalized view of the Middle Ages, often ignoring significant differences among epochs or regions. Views on medieval clothing are commonly derived from movies in which the actors’ outfits aren’t based on historical facts. Since a lot of false information and myths circulate about the Middle Ages, the costumes are frequently changed to fit the story of the movie or simply are not carefully enough researched. In historical movies, the costuming ends up representing a random mixture of different epochs and regions, or even contains fantasy elements, creating an appealing style—but an inaccurate one.
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Apron Dress Gyda - Hemp
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Genre: Historic
- Sizes: S - XXL
- Reference: Hedeby Dress
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Big Brooch Adil
Our Big Brooch Adil Brass is a simple but handmade garment clasp, which can be used as a safety pin or (garment) brooch, of about 3.2 cm.
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Each brooch is unique, so small variations in shape and size are possible. Their simple elegance makes them suitable for any style.€11.90 -
Bonnet Castilla - Natural
- Genre: Historic
- Sizes:Unisize
- Product Details:
- Can also be worn with shapel or hat.
- Material: 100% Cotton
- The colours shown may differ from the actual colours depending on the monitor and resolution of your computer.
- Please note that cotton fabrics may shrink when washed!
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Braies Gisbert - Natural
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Genre: Historic
- Sizes: S - XXXL
- Reference: Fécamp Psalter ca. 1180 / Kania, Katrin: Kleidung im Mittelalter: Materialien, Konstruktion, Nähtechnik : ein Handbuch. 2010.
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Chausses Brandolf - Black
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Genre: Historic
- Sizes: S - XXXL
- Reference: Dieric Bouts the Elder, Martyrdom of St. Erasmus, ca. 1460
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Children's Dress Ylva - Lilac
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Genre: Historic
- Sizes: 104 - 152
- Reference: Hedeby Dress
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Children's Dress Ylva - Linden Green
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Genre: Historic
- Sizes: 104 - 152
- Reference: Hedeby Dress
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Children's Dress Ylva - Ocean Blue
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Genre: Historic
- Sizes: 104 - 152
- Reference: Hedeby Dress
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Children's Tunic Eriksson - Blue
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Genre: Historic
- Sizes: 104 - 152
- Reference: Bernuthsfeld Tunic
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Children's Tunic Eriksson - Green
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Genre: Historic
- Sizes: 104 - 152
- Reference: Bernuthsfeld Tunic
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Children's Tunic Eriksson - Grey
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Genre: Historic
- Sizes: 104 - 152
- Reference: Bernuthsfeld Tunic
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Children's Underdress Ylvi - Natural
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Genre: Historic
- Sizes: 104 - 152
- Reference: Haithabu Serk
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Children's Underdress Ylvi - Red
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Genre: Historic
- Sizes: 104 - 152
- Reference: Haithabu Serk
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Head Scarfs Set Marianne - Natural and Brown
This Set contains two Headscarfs in two different colors: 1 Natural White, 1 Brown.
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Hooded Cloak Hibernus - Wool Autumn Green
In the outfit of every adventurer, the warmth-giving Wool Hooded Cape Hibernus is an indispensable accessory. In its design as a semi-circle or wheel cloak with a pointed hood, the cloak is fashionably associated with the High and Late Middle Ages.
On often muddy medieval trade routes a traveler had to brave many obstacles. A cloak like this one helped to keep the biting wind and rain at bay.On the upper lapel of the cloak are two loops for attaching a spiral brooch as well as two cloth ribbons for tying. The sizes refer to a length to the ankle or lower calf. The cape is made of a heavy wool felt material which gives it a very authentic appearance.
S - 135 cm
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M - 145 cm
L - 155 cm€119.90 -
Hooded Cloak Hibernus - Wool Black
In the outfit of every adventurer, the warmth-giving Wool Hooded Cape Hibernus is an indispensable accessory. In its design as a semi-circle or wheel cloak with a pointed hood, the cloak is fashionably associated with the High and Late Middle Ages.
On often muddy medieval trade routes a traveler had to brave many obstacles. A cloak like this one helped to keep the biting wind and rain at bay.On the upper lapel of the cloak are two loops for attaching a spiral brooch as well as two cloth ribbons for tying. The sizes refer to a length to the ankle or lower calf. The cape is made of a heavy wool felt material which gives it a very authentic appearance.
S - 135 cm
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M - 145 cm
L - 155 cm€119.90 -
Hooded Cloak Hibernus - Wool Brown
In the outfit of every adventurer, the warmth-giving Wool Hooded Cape Hibernus is an indispensable accessory. In its design as a semi-circle or wheel cloak with a pointed hood, the cloak is fashionably associated with the High and Late Middle Ages.
On often muddy medieval trade routes a traveler had to brave many obstacles. A cloak like this one helped to keep the biting wind and rain at bay.On the upper lapel of the cloak are two loops for attaching a spiral brooch as well as two cloth ribbons for tying. The sizes refer to a length to the ankle or lower calf. The cape is made of a heavy wool felt material which gives it a very authentic appearance.
S - 135 cm
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M - 145 cm
L - 155 cm€119.90 -
Hooded Cloak Hibernus - Wool Green
In the outfit of every adventurer, the warmth-giving Wool Hooded Cape Hibernus is an indispensable accessory. In its design as a semi-circle or wheel cloak with a pointed hood, the cloak is fashionably associated with the High and Late Middle Ages.
On often muddy medieval trade routes a traveler had to brave many obstacles. A cloak like this one helped to keep the biting wind and rain at bay.On the upper lapel of the cloak are two loops for attaching a spiral brooch as well as two cloth ribbons for tying. The sizes refer to a length to the ankle or lower calf. The cape is made of a heavy wool felt material which gives it a very authentic appearance.
S - 135 cm
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M - 145 cm
L - 155 cm€119.90 -
Hooded Cloak Hibernus - Wool Red
In the outfit of every adventurer, the warmth-giving Wool Hooded Cape Hibernus is an indispensable accessory. In its design as a semi-circle or wheel cloak with a pointed hood, the cloak is fashionably associated with the High and Late Middle Ages.
On often muddy medieval trade routes a traveler had to brave many obstacles. A cloak like this one helped to keep the biting wind and rain at bay.On the upper lapel of the cloak are two loops for attaching a spiral brooch as well as two cloth ribbons for tying. The sizes refer to a length to the ankle or lower calf. The cape is made of a heavy wool felt material which gives it a very authentic appearance.
S - 135 cm
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M - 145 cm
L - 155 cm€119.90
