Post-Gulf War, Lady Annabella tasked me with crafting a unique belt for her spouse, Sir Thomas, featuring a silver buckle they’d purchased. Despite limited knowledge about Sir Thomas’s personal tastes, I took on the challenge.
Category: Middle Ages
Provost collar for Clydwyn
I’ve met Clydwyn at Gulf Wars 2023, and we agreed to a weaving exchange. The woven piece, inspired by a 13th/14th century cingulum from Halberstadt, features silk and metallic threads.
Apprentice belt
By an apprentice for an apprentice
A tiny test + side quest
Testing out the first pattern I’ve drafted years ago.
Kingdom A&S entry
My attempt at recreating a 7th-century Merovingian Queen’s intricate silk tablet-woven band, originally found on the remains of Queen Bathilde at the monastery of Chelles. I’ve tried to replicate the weaving techniques, materials, and designs, making few adjustments to accommodate her resources and avoid inappropriate symbols.
Chivalry belt
I’ve created a belt for my Knight, inspired by a piece from King Philip of Swabia and elements from the 15th century cod. Pal. Germ 551. Despite being my first brocaded piece, it was well received and expected to be cherished.
Threaded Birka B22
I wanted to see if I could do it so I tried and turns out that I can!
Ste. Queen Bathild’s belt
More of the Chelles rabbit hole, cuz why not.
Fleur de lys in gold
This one was inspired by Jeanne D’Arc.
And so begins the Chelles rabbit hole.
Floatwork in the style of Chelles.