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Men's Clothing
All prices are approximate and vary with individual circumstances.
Natural fibres such as linen, cotton, and wool are the standard and available options.
European
Eurocentric "Early Period" Tunic
The garment itself has side gores and gussets which creates comfortable wearability for this early design worn by both men and women (the only difference was the length). On the right is a line drawing of King Cnut, an 11th c. king of England with Scandanavian influence of dress. (image referenced from Thor Ewing's book "Viking Clothing")
(Embroidery not included in pricing below) Tunic on left is wool.
Prices vary dependent upon material desired and availability. Starting at:
$60 for knee length, short sleeve, unlined cotton
$80 for full length, unlined cotton, $90 for linen.
Testimony from Iain
The Viborg Undertunic
A 11th century undertunic from Viborg (in Jutland).
Separate peplos pieces front and back overlapping at the thighs for ease of movement.
The original garment had padded body panels for warmth.
Can be ordered with or without extra layer.
Tunic on left of silk noile for warm weather.
The embroidered design can be machine or hand stitched.
Prices vary dependent upon material available and options desired.
(Referenced from Ipsley and Coldcastle "Viking Life")
Starting at $80 for unlined cotton, $90 for linen.
14th Century Houpplande
A mans garment in the 13th and 14th century.
Bag sleeves and fullness throughout the body show wealth.
This example is a cotton/linen blend and fully lined for drape with trim at neck and hem.
(Referenced from Mary J. Houston "Medieval Costume in England and France") Unlined closed front $60
Lined closed front $100
Lined with laced front $160
Trim at neck and hem +$40
Fencing Jerkin
Lined sleeveless jacket, tested for SCA fencing upon request.
Many options available for trim placement, epilets (design of shoulder), and collar.
(Referenced from Janet Arnold "Cut and Construction")
Jerkin starting at $220
Shirt with Yoke
A later period design to be worn beneath the Jerkin or on its own.
Full sleeves and body from a sturdy yoke over the shoulders.
Reinforced gussets available for SCA fencers.
Shirt starting at $60
Image to come
Fencing Doublet
In the 17th century a doublet was worn by both men and women.
c.1615-20 Lord Middleton Collection, Museum of Costume and Textiles, Nottingham
The garment was fitted to the body quite closely.
This doublet is fully lined and punch tested (by a Midrealm marshal) for fencing within the SCA.
(Referenced from Janet Arnold "Cut and Construction")
$250 full-sleeve doublet
Middle East
The Caftan
This is a one piece body construction with side and front gores that was used during the Ottoman Empire in Turkey and surrounding areas. A curved inner sleeve finishing prevents a wrinkling of the fabric at the elbow crease. The coat can be fully lined or unlined. This particular coat has hand woven button loops, a detail which seems to be on male garments only.

Individually measured and fitted in linen or medium weight cotton. Jacket can be unlined or lined. Length of sleeves, short or long. Button loop detailing.
(Referenced from Palace Arts Foundation "Palace of Gold and Light")
Pricing will vary starting from $60 for unlined, short-sleeve, thigh-length in cotton.
button loop detailing is not included in above pricing.

The gomlek
The gomlek is an undergarment of lightweight cotton or linen.
The gomlek remained relatively unchanged right up until the 19th century.

gauze weight cotton, approx. $30

The shalvar
These accompany the gomlek during the Ottoman Empire.
This is a six piece panel design wherein the gussets form additional fullness and freedom of movement.
A drawstring waistline makes these pants very adjustable and comfortable to wear.
gauze weight cotton, cotton drawstring approx. $30
Far East
Kimono and Hakama
Based on the 17th c. proportions of the kimono and hakama.
Hakama is made of 4 or 6 panels.
picture on the left shows an all linen set.
Kimono starting at $60
Hakama starting at $80