13th century falconer's costume male & female

Claire Owen · 2011-05-30T08:57:48+00:00

I went to a very nice small craft fair yesterday and may have a new client for medieval costumes, therefore I am sounding you out on the finer points.The couple are falconers and have been inundated with jobs since coming to France as in this area we do have a lot of medieval history so have a lot of craft fairs, summer exhibitions etc. One of their main employers/ organisers is very insistent that they get authentic costumes made but won't let them use the patterns they have.I have done a quick google and have found these lady is not averse to a long dress and surcoat but would like to be able do something about the sleeves as it's awkward to put a big leather falconers glove over the top. The husband has so far refused the drawstring pants that have been offered on loan by their organiser. So I can't see being able to get him into hose as shown in the pictures I have found.The general medieval markets are quite happy for exhibitors to wear any fabric as long as it's in the right style but these organisers are being very strict, no cotton only linen and wool. This is problematic here as most of these things take place in the summer and our temperatures are hot, we had 32°C yesterday. The thought of layers of linen and wool are very off putting for this couple. The lady suggested making a single dress that looked as if it was a dress with a surcoat to save on wearing extra layers, that went down like a lead balloon!Any suggestions would be welcome. I am about to do a scout for fine linen to see what I can find.ThanksClaire in Montréal France.

May 30, 2011 22 Replies

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Claire Owen 15 years ago

Le 01/06/2011 19:57, Ursula Schrader a écrit :

That would be kind as my German stops after counting to 12 and for some reason I have the phrase for please can you tell me where the bank is please lodged in my brain!! 2 years of German conversation study didn't get me very far!!LOL

Claire in Montréal France.

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Claire Owen 15 years ago

I had a brainwave this morning and have looked up the website for the place that is so fussy, to see what type of costumes they have on show!!! Very mixed bag in my opinion, not sure about the sexy nun with bright red lipstick!!!

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in Montréal France.http://claireowenperso.free.fr

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Claire Owen 15 years ago

Le 02/06/2011 09:21, Claire Owen a écrit :

When you go to page opened by that link you need to scroll down to St Mont en Fete and click the Voir la gallerie des photos.

Claire in Montréal France.

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