How to Style Your Cloak

How to Style Your Cloak

If you wish to incorporate your modern hooded cloak into your everyday wardrobe, here are some suggestions on how to style it to look contemporary and not like a costume! You’ve probably already realized you can’t pair it with items that are too casual. Instead,...
Top 10 D&D Cloaks in D&D5e

Top 10 D&D Cloaks in D&D5e

The rich history of the D&D cloak dates back to the earliest days of the game. After all, Dungeon and Dragons got its start as a Lord of the Rings role playing game with dwarfs, elves, trolls, orcs, wizards, sorcerers, and gnomes. Of course, cloaks with hoods, as...
What was a Medieval Cloak Made Out Of?

What was a Medieval Cloak Made Out Of?

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...
A Short History of Velvet

A Short History of Velvet

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...