Renaissance Headwear for Women

Articles on the history and constructi on of several styles of fashionabl e tall hats, including a tall round-tip pleated hat , a German tall hat , a hat with an arched brim , and a livery hat . The site also features introductory informatio n on constructi ng headwear , with a hat anatomy and a list of supplies .

Identifies different types of women's hairstyles and headdresses in depictions of Venetian women of the 15th and 16th centuries.

Some tips for creating fabric-covered hats with buckram.

In defining the basic components of French Hoods, I have attempted to use standard terms, beginning at the innermost layer, which would lie directly over the wearer&#39 ; ;s hair, and working outward. Variations in the number of layers and constructi on methods are evident throughout the historical record, but for the most part are fairly consistent .

A summary of accessorie s for outfits for Italian women in the early 16th century.

Descriptio ns of women' s hats fashionabl e in the 16th century, with informatio n on constructi ng an Italian bonnet and a tall hat.

In the 1560s, a new form of coif becomes fashionabl e in England and France. This type of cap may have originated in the Netherland s a few decades earlier, although similarly shaped hoods and caps are seen in France throughout the 16th century where the fashion is sometimes called an ''attifet. '' This cap flares out wide from the ears, instead of covering them like previous coifs. The cap could be decorated with lace along the edge, it may be paired with elaborate veils, and sometimes the whole cap is made of delicate, sheer material. This style is often associated with Mary, Queen of Scots.

In the 1560s, a new form of coif also becomes fashionabl e in England and France, as shown in the images of the time. This type of cap may have originated in the Netherland s a few decades earlier, although similarly shaped hoods and caps are seen in France throughout the 16th century where the fashion is sometimes called an “attifet” (see note below). This cap flares out wide from the ears, instead of covering them like previous coifs. The cap could be decorated with lace along the edge, it may be paired with elaborate veils, and sometimes the whole cap is made of delicate, sheer material.

A step-by-step procedure (with photos).

Gathers images of English clothing from early Tudor to Early Stuart times, with a focus on the Elizabethan period.

Hats and headgear, veils and hairstyles. We will be discussing and exchanging information about everything worn above the neck especially within the SCA time period.

Patterns and instructio ns for various 16th century German Renaissanc e garments and accessorie s, including headwear and clothing for men and women.

A portrait gallery of Flemish women of the 16th century and their headdresses.

Most women of the early sixteenth century Tudor court wore the gable headdress in its many forms, and later wore the French Hood. However there are several images of women in other forms of head wear. These drawings show hats similar to those worn by men of the period, except they are worn over a fitted and wired or stiffened linen undercap. In addition to the feathered hat made famous by portraits of Henry VIII, men also wore several variations of hat, or 'bonnet' as they were called by those who wore them. I've included a sampling of these from drawings by Hans Holbein.

Presents women's hairstyles and headdresses from the Vikings, the 12th century Normans, the 13th century (Maciejowski Bible), and the 14th-16th centuries.