During the Medieval Period, clothing was mainly made from Linen, a cloth made from the Flax plant. The Renaissance Period (Around 1500-1600 A.D.) saw a change in the materials that clothes were made from. Clothing was not only made from linen, but velvet, brocades and silk. Cotton also became available, but it was sstill very [...]
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Women’s Renaissance Clothing
Posted in Renaissance Era on September 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Medieval Clothing
Posted in Medieval on September 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Clothing during the Medieval Period (1300-1400) was really quite simple. Women would wear a pair of bloomers, or Braies. Over the braies, they would wear a long, loose-fitting shirt, or a Chemise. Over the chemise, a long dress, called a Kirtle was worn. The kirtle had no waistline, and long tapered sleeves that were tight [...]
