Accessories Portfolio

Tablet and Inkle Woven Belts and Trim The methods of tablet and inkle weaving are known to have been used throughout Early Northern European and Middle Eastern countries by men and women. Examples include Birka from the 8th century, and Hedeby in Denmark from the 8th to 11th centuries has evidence of wear at the woman's waist on her gown. Inkle weave is a two part pattern as shown on the left, tablet patterns can be more elaborate as on the right. Cotton, wool, acrylic blends are available. Not all patterns are shown. Prices begin at $30 for tablet woven plain colour (acrylic) belts of 6ft in length. Trim prices vary dependant upon size, material and complexity.
	Fencing Hood Within the SCA we are required to wear protective gear including a hood or drape to protect the neck and head. These hoods are tested by a Midrealm marshal and available in numerous colours. $40 per hood.
	Velvet Cap Based on the man's hat worn by Don Garzia de'Medici and others from c.1560-1600's. "Patterns of Fashion" by Janet Arnold $15
	Herjolfsnaes Style Hood A simple but flattering and comfortable design appropriate from early periods to the middle ages. 12th to 14th century in areas like Greenland, England, and France. The longer the lirepipe, the later the period. Else Ostergard "Woven into the earth" Mary g. Houston "Medieval costume in England and France" Available in wool, silk, cotton, or linen. Prices start at $25.
	Men's Norse Cap Simple addition that adds that finishing touch to the look of the outfit. Based on the cap of the Tollund Man (a pre-Roman Iron Age find in Denmark) and some of the headwear found at Moscevaja Balka, an eighth and ninth century burial ground with a Scandinavian influence near the Black Sea in what is now Turkey. http://www.cs.vassar.edu/~capriest/manshat.html Prices start at $5.
	Phrygian Cap The Phrygian cap has two connotations: for the Greeks as showing a distinctive Eastern influence of non-Greek “barbarism" (in the classical sense) and as a badge of liberty among the Romans. The Macedonian, Thracian, Dacian and 12th century Norman military helmets had a forward peaked top design resembling the Phrygian cap. The same soft cap is seen worn by an attendant in the murals of a late 4th century Thracian tomb at Kazanlak, Bulgaria. $15
	Coif (also referred to as an Arming Cap) The three piece construction is of a c.1500 design and has a closer fit than that of a one piece design of an earlier date. (See jorvik cap below) $15
	Ladies Jorvik Cap Based on the 10th century Jorvik/Coppergate dig site, this cap is tapered at the back of the head to avoid the pointed gnome look. Excellent head gear for a no fuss kinda girl. For the unadorned cap $5
	Tarpis or Truncated Hennin The Hennin was a headdress in the shape of a cone or "steeple", or truncated cone worn by European women of the nobility in the 15th century. They were especially worn in Burgundy and France, but also elsewhere, especially in Northern Europe. They are little seen in Italy or England. It is controversial whether the word was used to describe these headdresses at the time; the word is French, and the OED records no use of it in English before the 19th century. In addition the term is used by some for other female head-dresses of the period. The rough pronunciation for hennin is "eh-nann". (Wikipedia) The Tarpis is a 16th c. Turkish hat shown in many depictions from the period. Ranging from short pillbox hats to very tall and narrow tops with a skullcap shaped base. $25