![]() ![]() It often had a piece of sheer veil worn over is, or it could have a lirapipe attached to the point. ![]() Hennin: The high pointed headdresses that most people associate with the Middle Ages. Headdress: This name referred to the combination of a wimple and veil, or the fillet and barbette, or barbette and veil, or a cap and veil or barbette. The wealthy and nobles had gloves lined with fur and some of those were scented with flower oils. Gloves: Made out of leather or fabric, they were worn during winter for travel. The style and length varied depending on the fashion of the day. Girdle: A leather or metal belt worn about the hip. Often it was placed over the barbette or a veil.įitchets: A hole cut into the cote-hardie that allowed the wearer access to their purse, which was hung on the girdle. These elaborate pieces drape over the forehead and down the back.įillet: A stiffened piece of linen, it was molded into a wide headband that was worn like a hat. Oftentimes jewels are interwoven with the metal. In fantasy, it can either be the former, or are more akin to chain mail in that they are made of finely riveted silver or gold. ![]() A button of rows down the front were used to fasten it.ĭagged/Dagging: Scallops cut into the fabric for decorative purposes.ĭiadem: In the Middle Ages, it was a crown or golden chaplet that denoted royalty. Wealthy and nobles often lined their cloaks with fur.Ĭote-hardie: A gown that was cut tight to the hips and then fell in folds to the ground. However, there were a few styles in the early Middle Ages that fit over the head. Often semicircular or square, its shape was dictated by whatever was currently fashionable. It was most fashionably worn with the houppelande.Ĭloak: An outer garment worn to keep the wearer warm in cool weather. Variations of this could be horn-shaped or heart-shaped to where it dipped low around the forehead of the wearer. It was worn only by royalty and nobility.Ĭhaplet: A padded roll that was worn on the head much like a hat. The almost right angle differentiated it from the hennin.Ĭaps: Made of linen, these were often worn over frets or with barbettes or wimples.Ĭaul/Fret/Crispinette: A coarse hair net made out of silk, gold, or silver. It was usually pinned.īutterfly Headdress: Worn at the back of the head, it was made of wire covered with fabric, and was draped with a fine gauzy veil that draped over the wearer’s forehead and down her back. ![]() This post includes women’s, men’s, and children’s medieval clothing terminology, materials, colors, as well as a note on medieval shoes.Īprons: Used by middle- and lower-class women, they could be a variety of colors.īarbe: A pleated piece of linen similar to the barbette and widows, it was worn underneath the chin or widows and over the chin to denote a noblewoman.īarbette: A linen band that wrapped around the head, under the chin. Find the rest of the series, including the previous posts on clergy, nobility, common medieval jobs, divination, spirit animals, mythical creatures, structuring an army, medieval punishments, armor, pre-gunpowder weapons, siege warfare, castle anatomy, and common terms of medieval life. Be sure to supplement this with additional research. This is meant as an information resource for creative folk, not a complete guide. ![]()
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