New! Short Tailed Wool Hood

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Historical Inspirations

Head-coverings were a critical component of dress in the Middle Ages. Hoods were common with men and women of all classes, and came in a wide variety of forms: long tailed or liripipe, short-tailed, dagged or straight hems, either pull-over or with an open front that was buttoned or pinned closed. Only the sumptuousness of the fabric, elaborateness of the dagging, or extreme length of the tail distinguished the hood of a duke from that of a villein. Men wore their hoods alone or with a plain linen coif beneath or a hat over, while women seem to have worn the hoods alone or with a wimple. In general, the most extreme version of this style with the longest tail was typical in the mid to late fourteenth century while our short-tailed version is more typical of earlier fourteenth century portrayals. It is offered in a wide variety of wool colors. Made of 100% wool this hood is joined in the front for the ease of pull-over wear and is an authentic addition to any medieval outfit.

Black/White Tweed - a high contrast chevron/herringbone pattern
Olive - a dark olive green with flecks of darker green and gray
Burgundy Tweed - a rich burgundy red with flecks of olive and gold
Soft Blue- a light solid sky blue
Brown Tweed - a rich brown, with reddish undertones and lighter flecks
Brown- a dark solid chocolate brown
Oatmeal- a light natural color fabric