Later it featured the short sleeves or the long bell sleeves and became a true coat in the modern sense of this word.
In the 14th century, it gave way to a ‘pelisson’ or pelice - a cloak with the arm slits, often fully-lined. Resembling a poncho, it was bell-shaped and had large folds in front. Then, under the influence of Italian fashion, a ‘huque’ cloak gain widespread. This loose-fitting cloak was held on the shoulders only by a twisted silken cord or a decorative ribbon. One trendy style was replaced by another: simple pull-over style cloaks and capes were replaced by a light full-round ‘mantle’ cloak. Initially, women’s and men’s cloaks of all classes were pretty similar, but over the centuries cloak underwent various changes, and in the 12th century something happened, what might be called the birth of fashion. According to the sagas, the cloaks were fastened with fibulas or straps tied in the front middle of the chest or on the shoulder. The edge of the cloak could be decorated with embroidery or ornamentation. Since the width of the cloth does not exceed half a meter, the cloaks were made of several panels, which could easily be colored. They also wore cropped cloaks of semicircle or trapezoid shape, which could be made of dyed fabrics, including two-color and striped. The first and the most common type is a rectangular cloak made of undyed wool fabric, which covered a half of the body, leaving one hand open. There were several varieties of the Viking Age cloaks. Shapes and styles are assumed on the basis of positions of the tissue pieces, the remnants of the seams, pictorial sources, written data and ethnography. It should be noted though that being organic, textiles hardly preserve to the present day, which complicates the process of recreating the look of medieval cloaks, as the researchers keep only rare pieces of fabric that can be interpreted as a cloak. Reenactment CloakĪrchaeological excavations are the main source for modeling of the period clothes. If you’re up for buying a medieval cloak, we'd recommend you learning about the basic period models, to ensure it fits your LARP or reenactment wardrobe. In our medieval cloaks store, one can find lined and unlined models made of authentic materials, such as wool, velvet, and cotton. Middle Ages cloaks were the main outer clothing of the era, so they involve a multitude of materials and decoration. Cloaks were a part of human clothes for thousands of years, so the first people wore animal skins, serving both as clothing and blankets. Wear our medieval capes and cloaks for your next Renaissance festival, historic reenactment, theatrical production, medieval LARP, or other special event that calls for incredible period style.Typically the word 'cloak' implies to a long, loose outer garment often with a hood. Expertly crafted, each historic cloak can be custom tailored to best suit your unique needs. Shorter cloaks are great for adding style and warmth without bulk and still showing off the rest of your historic outfit, while our longer medieval hooded cloaks are perfect for comprehensive coverage. Shop Renaissance style cloaks, made from elegant brocade and lined with satin and available in a variety of lengths and styles, including layered cloaks. Explore our selection of medieval cloaks suitable for peasantry as well as our lavish medieval noblewomens capes for regal flair. We offer a wide variety of fur trimmed capes and cloaks, ideal for wintery medieval looks. Dress for warmth and luxury with a hooded cloak made from soft faux suede. Practical and versatile, many of our medieval capes are made from natural woven cotton for a durable and authentic look. Whether you seek historic outerwear to match any look, a luxurious covering for colder climates, or simply an additional layer that is both easy-to-wear and made with care, Your Dressmaker has the historic capes and cloaks you need.
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