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Medieval accessories
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Understand the medieval carnival through festive food, Don Carnal and Doña Cuaresma and the example of Venice. A reading with sources that distinguishes history, literature and current setting.
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Linen
From the stem to the shirt: learn about linen work, Viking and 15th century finds, and the keys to distinguishing a documented recreation of a garment inspired by...
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Romans
How to distinguish tunic, stola and palla and read the evidence of Roman female clothing. An explanation of its layers, weaves and meanings, with museum examples and limits...
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Historical clothing
The appeal of a medieval costume goes beyond one season. Keys to understanding its visual language, adapting clothing to each event and reusing it with meaning.
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Pirate history
What do we know about Blackbeard's clothing? We distinguish testimonies, engravings and archaeological findings from the current jackets inspired by the pirate.
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Heraldry
From the outer garment to the emblem of the heralds: discover how to interpret the history of the tabard, its symbols and its current adaptations for recreation.
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Renaissance
How to recognize clothing from the 15th and 16th centuries: layers, silhouettes and details that change depending on the date, region and social position. A guide to interpreting...
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Character styling
How to tell the story of a witch character through his robe, colors and props. Three fantasy proposals and a practical test of the ensemble for theater, cosplay...
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Pirates
A documented guide to the clothing of pirates of the Atlantic world: sailor's clothing, captains' and women's attire, source limits, and criteria for a consistent recreation.
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Historical clothing
A guide to composing a 16th century men's outfit with a clear reference. Discover how to interpret their layers, distinguish inspiration and historical recreation, and check the outfit...
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Historical clothing
The shape of the collar changes the reading of a historical costume. Compare the fall of the valance, the folds of the lechuguilla and the support of the...
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Historical clothing
What the plates, rivets and closures of a leather garment reveal, what is hidden in a photograph and how to distinguish medieval inspiration and historical construction.
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Medieval accessories
How to interpret the headdresses of a medieval peasant woman: differences between net, cap and veil, clues from historical images and criteria for a recreation with context.
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Historical clothing
Shifting necklines, tugging sleeves and pleats under the bodice: learn to locate and correct fit problems before a medieval fair, without confusing aesthetic inspiration and historical recreation.
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Guides
A practical guide to distinguishing medieval inspiration and historical reconstruction: dates, sources, patterns, layers, fabrics and closures, with examples and a check sheet.
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Medieval accessories
Discover how skins were transformed into everyday objects during the Middle Ages, what distinguished leather from parchment, and how to interpret current reproductions.
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Historical clothing
A method for investigating a female tunic outfit: delimiting its context, reading miniatures, contrasting preserved pieces, and recording recreation decisions.
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Guides
Extensive guide to distinguish tunic, toga, stola and palla and choose a Roman costume for a man or woman according to the character, period and use.
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History and fascinating facts
Exploring the types of kilt and the deep meaning of the Scottish tartan in traditional clothing immerses us in the rich history of Scotland. This iconic clothing goes...
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