May 2008
I was inspired by woodcuts in Omnium pene Europae, Asiae, Aphricae atque Americae Gentium Habitus ( Diverse clothing of the nations of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America) in creating a dress for the winter. This gown was created using a wool twill in a very appropriate green tinted blue which is often seen in portraits of this time and place. All guarding was sewn on by hand.
The Heuke (cloak worn from the head) is made from a mossy green wool flannel with a lining in dark blue linen. It is very heavy but very warm and doubles as a blanket if needed. To wear it properly requires both the hair and headdress to be pinned perfectly in place to create the right support.