Monday, 3 July 2017

Nemes


The Nemes is the striped head cloth worn by pharaohs and nobility in ancient Egypt.


Most famously seen on King Tutankhamun burial mask 


The Nemes extension to the typical Egyptian headcloth or kerchief worn by many ancient Egyptians it covers the whole crown shoulders and drapes down past the the neck. Each side are 2 large flats which should hang down behind the ears past both shoulders on to the chest.


.All the images I've seen also show striped fabric.


.Like this one they also can include a decorated crown. 


Purchased from lrp market selling second kit

Saturday, 24 June 2017

Waxed Cotton Wide Brimmed Hat


Described as a Aussie-style hat on most of the web sites you would purchase it from, this is very practical waterproof hat that also give goods sun protection with its wide brim


Made from waxed cotton typical of the outdoor country style of clothing you will see worn by gentry, farmers, river and pond fishers, game keepers and the like.

Waxed cotton is very tough practical weather resistant fabric with a very particular but not unpleasant smell.


Waxed clothing originated in the sailing industry, but the less stiff paraffin waxing process used in garments today did not come about until the 1920's and was produced in Britain by 3 companies who equipped the British army with garments made of it.

Barbour the most famous creators of waxed cotton country garments today, started using it for motor cycle clothing in the 1930's and back then was only available in black or an inconstant olive green colour. 
Modern waxes come in many colours but olive green is still the main colour choice.























Friday, 16 June 2017

Chewbacca Hat


This novelty hat was a Christmas gift, turns out to be a warm comfortable hat, but still not sure where I would want to wear it.


Its meant to be Chewbacca from Star Wars head, although could be a golden poodle hat as well



Thursday, 8 June 2017

Medieval Felt Hat


This tall hat, now looking a bit crushed was used roughly between 1320 and 1590, although apparently not worn in the early Tudor period, it did reappeared during the Elizabethan. 


This is felt hat made by shaping felt with hot water or steam.