A Medieval Cloak was made from Wool Woolen medieval cloaks were worn by rich and poor alike as that is what was available to protect people from the cold. At the time, most fabric and garments were made locally, sometimes at home. Thus, people didn’t have many...
Velvet for medieval cloaks, capes, and sacred vestments first became available in Europe in the 13th century. It was initially imported from the East, but soon Italy was successfully producing velvet in Lucca, Genoa, Florence, and Venice, and supplying wealthy buyers...
In early Medieval times people wore pretty much the same simple stuff, regardless of their income or profession. Thanks to feudalism and warring city-states, trade was nearly non-existent. Thus fabric and clothing were made locally and only a limited variety of either...
Long hooded cloaks are perfect for your next fantasy or costume event. In case its not obvious, we wrote up 6 reasons. Reason 1: Making A Grand Entrance Grabbing attention at the entrance is a major reason long hooded cloaks rock!! Keep your costume under wraps on the...
Each year approximately 22 Renaissance Faire’s are held throughout California. And Renaissance Faire’s aren’t just a CA thing but are popular throughout the US. Renaissance Faire’s have also inspired Celtic Faire’s, Pirate Faire’s...
Why are Women’s Pockets so Rare? You’ve probably wondered too why women’s pockets are so uncommon. I remember my Dad remarking angrily on the lack of pockets in my childhood clothes. On the other hand, I spent my teen and college years in jeans, and...
A good themed wedding is not only themed in its big decorations but in its details. As themed weddings go, Lord of the Rings, fantasy, and medieval weddings are some of the most fun. There are options for elven dresses, forested or castle scenery, and rustic feasting...
Selecting a medieval or Lord of the Rings / LOTR wedding theme enhances the fun, magic, and mystery of the day. Some couples add a few thematic references to their special day while others spend years assembling the details. One couple, Heather and Bobby, spent at...
SOLO: A Star Wars Story is a cape lover’s dream come true. As we reported in a recent post about one of the SOLO movie trailers, Lando has a huge adult cape closet in his private quarters on the Millennium Falcon. The only thing better than seeing the movie...
The cloaks, capes, and robes in Harry Potter demonstrate the different personalities and professions of the characters. The costume designer for the movies after The Prisoner of Askaban (HP3), Jany Temime, said an estimated 20,000 robes were produced for the movies....
