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A gown worn by women of the nobility in the 13th century, over the shirt.
The elegance and wealth is found in the fullness and drape (belt required), it seems that the dresses were very long (potentially higher than the stature of the wearer).
They were bloused at the waist with the belt becoming inconspicuous. The way they walk, with the toe forward, helps to move without crushing the fabric.
The sleeves are loose on the upper arm, but once past the elbow they become very tight on the forearm which has little buttons.

Possible options:
- visible handmade seams
- type of lining : silk is preferred for noble
- with or without lining
- fabric or metal buttons

Source :
- Dress of St Clare, Basilica Santa Chiara, Assisi
- Medieval Costume in the 13th century (1180-1320), Tina Anderlini
- BNF, Apocalypsis cum figuris 1275-1300

Price: from 300€

This dress, also known as a cotte, is worn over a shirt. It is cut close to the body at the bust and then flares out.The neckline can be very wide, completely revealing the top of the shoulders.It opens at the front with lacing.
The sleeves are fitted and buttoned.

Sources :
Tombstone de Catherine de Warwick 1370-75
Froissart, Poems, BNF MS fr. 831, f.1, c. 1395

Options :
- with or without lining
- plain or two-tone
- Metal buttons or fabric
- Visible handmade seams

Price : from 354€

Short trousers inspired by the archaeological piece found at Lengberg Castle.
This model differs slightly from the original found, as it has 2 knots on each side for a good fit.
One size only.100% linen

Possible options :
- visible handmade seams

Price: 25€

Women's surcoat from the 2nd half of the 14th century.
It has 2 distinctive features:
- The tippets, white bands encircling the arms and descending in strips.
One hypothesis is that these bands could be removable. But we have very little information on this.
- Slits allowing access to the belt worn on the dress below.

Sources :
- Le Roman de la Rose ca.1365 France
- Fais et dis mémorables des romains, Valerius maximus,1376, BNF Ms. fr. 9749 f.76v

Possible options :
- Exposed hand seams
- Linen and silk lining
- Tippet material : wool, silk, fur

Starting price: 400€

The frilled veil can be seen in the 2nd half of the 14th century in England, Germany, Hungary and the Netherlands.
To my knowledge, there are no sources for France or Italy.
There are several more or less complex types of "waffling".

Sources:
- Speculum humaniae salvationis, Lamech tormented by his wives, 14thc German
- Effigy of Maud de Grey, 1394

Price: 85€

For sewing on camp in the historical way.
Dimensions: 10,5 cm high

Price: 3.5€

Dimensions : 18 x 24 mm
Strap width : 12 mm
England 1200-1350

Price : 2,9€

Dimension : 27 x 36 mm
Strap width : 20 mm
England 1250-1400

Price : 2,9€

Dimension : 16 x 23 mm
Strap width : 12 mm
England 1250-1500

Price : 2,5€

"Ball" button, 1250-1500
Pewter.
Diameter : 11 mm

Price : 2€

Decorations to attach to leather or fabric straps (belts, horse harnesses, garters, etc.).

Diameter: 21 mm
Date : 1250-1400

Price: 2.2 €