Monday 4 December 2017

Hooded Tunic


This is a hooded tunic made specifically for lrp use. 



Not based on anything historical, it is made of a wool mix with horn toggle closures.





















This item was purchased from Chows Emporium, where its described as a heathered woollen tunic hooded.


I've found this useful in all weathers, made of wool but lightweight enough for summer and can easily be worn over other items for colder weather use.


Tuesday 28 November 2017

Masonic Hat

This red hat is a hat worn by members of the modern Freemasons


It was given as a gift by a friend who is a member, I have no idea what rank or role the hat is for, if indeed you need a rank to wear it.











The hat is basically a felt covered stiffened ring of card or thin plastic with felt stretch over the crown, it's very lightweight but well made and still feels sturdy. 





Freemasons are an organization that originated in medieval times, as a body that controlled and looked after local stonemason and represented them with the local bureaucracy. Nowadays they are a ritualised group that helps businessmen network and do charity work. 


They are often associated with a degree of conspiracy due to there requirement that each rank keeps the knowledge of what they learn as they progress secret from the ranks below.


Tuesday 21 November 2017

Fabric Fez

I have posted photos of quite a few fez's on this blog, most where stiffened felt, this one is stitched fabric/cloth and needs a head to create its shape.


Purchased as part of a job lot of about 10 hats advertised as theatrical hats.


It's not the real thing but does a good enough impression of Fez to use in a play or for lrp. 


Tuesday 14 November 2017

Greeky Fez


This hat reminds me of one worn by Greek soldier in full dress uniform, look up Evzones and you will see what I mean.


The hat is halfway between a fez and a smoking cap, with a very long tassel.


This is a theatrical hat, one made for use in a theatre production I don't know what production, only it was sold as such on e-bay.


Made of soft red felt, I would put it the head of small Greek curiosity shop owner.