Aumonieres

Thanks to the beautifully embellished 14th century purses still in existence today, I was inspired to compliment my research on the social context of this fashion phenomenon by making my own.

Documentat ion from a project to create a "lover 's purse.&#34 ; Includes good detail of the opus anglicanum stitching, and photos of several medieval purses that influenced her design.

On the developmen t of the aumoniere, and photos of the creation of a purse in a similar style.

Description of a purse made in the style of the aumonieres, using 14th century iconography from illuminated manuscripts.