![]() Unlike them, Teutonic knights wore black cloaks with white cross trimmed with silver thread, - the well-known emblem of the Teutonic Order. It went down in the annals of history as a major symbol of the Templars. Since brothers of the Order fought and died defending Christianity, their cloaks were embellished with a red cross representing martyrdom. Templar knights wore white cloak named 'habit', which symbolized purity. They could be decorated with heraldic emblems such as coat-of-arms and protected the armor from moisture and the sun heating. Knight's Cloakīesides the tabards, medieval knights wore riding cloaks fastened on the shoulder, leaving the right hand free. Later it featured the short sleeves or the long bell sleeves and became a true coat in the modern sense of this word. In the 14th century, it gave way to a ‘pelisson’ or pelice - a cloak with the arm slits, often fully-lined. Resembling a poncho, it was bell-shaped and had large folds in front. Then, under the influence of Italian fashion, a ‘huque’ cloak gain widespread. This loose-fitting cloak was held on the shoulders only by a twisted silken cord or a decorative ribbon. One trendy style was replaced by another: simple pull-over style cloaks and capes were replaced by a light full-round ‘mantle’ cloak. Initially, women’s and men’s cloaks of all classes were pretty similar, but over the centuries cloak underwent various changes, and in the 12th century something happened, what might be called the birth of fashion. According to the sagas, the cloaks were fastened with fibulas or straps tied in the front middle of the chest or on the shoulder. The edge of the cloak could be decorated with embroidery or ornamentation. Since the width of the cloth does not exceed half a meter, the cloaks were made of several panels, which could easily be colored. ![]() They also wore cropped cloaks of semicircle or trapezoid shape, which could be made of dyed fabrics, including two-color and striped. The first and the most common type is a rectangular cloak made of undyed wool fabric, which covered a half of the body, leaving one hand open. ![]() There were several varieties of the Viking Age cloaks. Shapes and styles are assumed on the basis of positions of the tissue pieces, the remnants of the seams, pictorial sources, written data and ethnography. It should be noted though that being organic, textiles hardly preserve to the present day, which complicates the process of recreating the look of medieval cloaks, as the researchers keep only rare pieces of fabric that can be interpreted as a cloak. Reenactment CloakĪrchaeological excavations are the main source for modeling of the period clothes. If you’re up for buying a medieval cloak, we'd recommend you learning about the basic period models, to ensure it fits your LARP or reenactment wardrobe. In our medieval cloaks store, one can find lined and unlined models made of authentic materials, such as wool, velvet, and cotton. Middle Ages cloaks were the main outer clothing of the era, so they involve a multitude of materials and decoration. Cloaks were a part of human clothes for thousands of years, so the first people wore animal skins, serving both as clothing and blankets. Choose from any of our wide variety of historic cloaks and capes ideal for obtaining the most authentic look for your next Renaissance festival, historic reenactment, LARP event, or theatrical production.Typically the word 'cloak' implies to a long, loose outer garment often with a hood. We even carry stunning and regal Renaissance cloaks fit for nobility. From shoulder capes to layered, leather trimmed cloaks, we carry something for every historic character, including practical cotton cloaks for peasant characters, Crusader cloaks for holy knights, stylish and sturdy capes for travelers, and hand embroidered robes fit for nobility. Unique details will help bring individuality to your look, and our durable medieval overgarments will serve you well through adverse conditions as well as the passage of time. Crafted with utmost care, our historic cloaks can be individually tailored to your size. Shop our medieval outerwear staples for much needed protection from the elements, or step into the role of a medieval nobleman with one of our magnificently detailed fur trimmed cloaks. Drape one of our medieval cloaks over your shoulders, and watch your reenactment outfit transform into a full ensemble. Our handmade historic clothing is crafted by talented tailors out of the finest materials. ![]() Your Dressmaker provides you with the utmost quality in mens medieval capes and cloaks. ![]()
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