Tunics
Tunics were perhaps the first style to spread throughout Europe, worn
from Ireland to Russia, Scandinavia to Byzantium to Spain. They
were worn by almost everyone, peasant to noble, from Roman times through
the 1300's. Many of the same variations are seen again and again,
although a few appear to be limited to one sex or the other.
Class differences were shown by the fabric and decoration as well as the
cut of the tunic. A nobleman at court might wear a long, full tunic
of silk with jeweled embroidery, while working in the field, his poorest
peasant would wear a short tunic of coarse wool. Men would usually
wear hose with their tunics.
Tabards
Tabards are a quick way to dress up the pages, hide that stained tunic on the way
into court, dress up your armor, or just add a bit of flash. We have made
them in many styles over the years, but we have had the most fun with the Cape Back
Tabard.
Popular with light weapons fighters and horsemen, this one adds that bit of swish
as front is belted and the back hangs loosely as a cape.
