Heraldic Garments

Includes links and informatio n about many appliqued textiles, including medieval Mamluk panels, heraldic and armorial appliques, Swedish intarsia, and furnishing s.

Medieval examples of banners, seals, armory in manuscript s, architectu ral features, stained glass, tiles, effigies, brasses, and coinage featuring heraldry.

Subjects covered in this issue: livery clothing, ca. 1460-1480; the fletching of arrows; and the making and usage of rushlights.

Heraldry as a system has been copiously written about in a series of works extending from the 15th century until now and the subject has therefore been well examined from the scientific point of view. From its artistic side, on the other hand, it appears not to have attracted that amount of attention which the interesting and decorative character of the subject might have been expected to secure. Except for short incidental references in general works on heraldry and in papers read to certain learned and artistic societies, its decorative aspect has been treated as of comparatively minor importance. Many of those who have desired to practise the art have had to approach it anew by independent study and to re-discover by patient research the examples of good work on which to base their own an excellent method but susceptible of simplification.

Provides information on medieval examples of heraldic mantles and cloaks.

Illustrations of women's heraldic surcoats, both sleeveless and sleeved.

This dress was born of two desires: my wish for a heraldic fitted outfit that was not the typical SCA full-field heraldic cotehardie , and a new dress to wear to the events that would give birth to the SCA Kingdom of Northshiel d.

Heraldry is just as important in the culture of the SCA as it was in the illiterate and war-torn Middle Ages. In the SCA, we use heraldry in much the same way that it was used in the Middle Ages. Heraldry became popular for peacetime purposes in England and France towards the beginning of the 14th century.

A quick and fun little project to make your best friend a handsome coat to wear to events. It serves the dual purpose of adding to the atmosphere and having the additional benefit of making your pup's ownership easily identifiab le - so you'd be best served by putting one on only your best trained hounds!

The purpose of this article is to discuss heraldic dresses for women, with a view to being of use to medieval re-enactor s who wish to create these types of garments.

The following is a brief descriptio n of some different styles, designed to give the SCA newcomer an introducti on and is by no means complete.

Demonstrat es different forms of livery -- various garments and outfits displaying the badge and/or colors of one's group, region, or leader.

Images of the various styles of heraldic surcoats, tabards, jupons, and cote-armor s worn by men in the Middle Ages.

Articles, links and resources on surcoats and other heraldic garb.

Construction of livery for a 15th century re-enactment group.