lady dress half sleeves front open with hand kaaj

lady dress half sleeves front open with hand kaajA kirtle (also known as a cotte or cotehardie) is a garment worn by both men and women in medieval Europe. It eventually became a one piece garment for women from the late Middle Ages to the Baroque period. The kirtle was typically worn over a chemise or underdress, which served as an undergarment. Kirtles were part of fashion until the mid 16th century, remaining a part of rural or middle class clothing into the 17th century. Kirtles began as loose

The split permits easier movement whilst riding a horse

The sturdy tomahawk is crafted by the American brand Condor

a leather piece with a cotton lace permits the robe to be fastened securely

Shields of this type were likely introduced by the Normans and

This motif consists of three triangles and appears on a number of objects of Germanic peoples

The holder features two loops to hang it from the belt

It has a dark appearance

and weighs 900 grams

Oil lamps were the principal source of artificial light during the Roman Empire and afterwards

whilst being made in more sober colours

Contrary to many other medieval dresses

a procedure which considerably enhances durability