12th century

Last September at Emprise of the Black Lion (that’s the event I made the cute horse and lion buckles for!) I was asked by the crown prince of An Tir to consider making his and his princess…

sito ufficiale Contrada San Magno - Palio di Legnano

Funerary Plaque of Geoffrey Plantagenet (by Unknown) - The enamel funerary plaque of Geoffrey Plantagenet (r. 1129 - 1151 CE). It depicts Geoffrey The plaque originally came from the Saint Julian of Le Mans where Geoffrey was buried. It is now in the Tess Museum in Le Mans, France. Enamel on gilt copper , c. 1150 - 1155 CE.

Eleanor of Aquitaine of the House of Poitiers, was first Queen of France, then Queen of England. One of the most influential women of the Middle Ages.

A selection of 12th century women's garments including bliauts, a chemise, and other styles of dresses.

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Conversations about the Clothing and Accessories of the 12th Century

12th century bliaut, medieval dress in wool, linen and silk, by Prior Attire

At an Akashic Records session a few months ago, John Marshal arrived to comment on Brian FitzCount's shoes. Alison Laughing hard. John is in hysterics. John is finding Brian’s shoes very amusing. They’ve got turned up toes. Brian thinks he’s really the bee’s knees and John’s just in hysterics about it. It’s not even the shoes, it’s the way the shoes make Brian walk! It is funny. It’s a bit Max Wallish. That’s not really the funny thing as much as Brian thinking he looks sensational in these…

A selection of 12th century women's garments including bliauts, a chemise, and other styles of dresses.