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New Colors and Sizes! 14th Century Linen Cotte
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Price:: From $169.95 to $199.95
Product Options
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- Based on contemporary artwork
- No visible machine stitching with the exception of button holes
- Cast metal buttons
- Made in 100% Linen - Also available in Raw Silk
- Available in a medieval palette of jewel tones
- All interior seams enclosed or finished
- Flattering and authentic fit
- Size XXL available as a custom order for $199.95, contact customer service for current color selection
- Available in Burgundy, Dark Green, Slate Blue, White, Blue, Black, Purple, Red, Soft Gold, Sage
- Also see selected colors and sizes now on clearance
- Price: $169.95
About our 14th Century Cotte
In the 14th century clothing moved away from simple variants of the tunic towards sleek, elegant lines that emphasized the human form. Beginning mid-century, the man's cotte made a particularly radical departure from earlier fashions. The new garment was shorter (mid-thigh to knee length) than the old surcotte or tunic, with a more fitted body and, for the first time, a full length, buttoned front closure. This new garment became popular with noble and townsman alike, remaining fashionable well into the 15th century, while also giving rise to the more extreme cotehardie.
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Our
cotte is based on contemporary artwork from a variety of sources. We
have retained all of the classic elements of the historical design:
long, full sleeves that taper at the wrists, a body that flares at the
hips, and cast pewter buttons based on a contemporary pattern and
arranged in a uniquely medieval placement. As was done in the 14th
century, this cotte can be worn alone over a linen shirt, or beneath a
houpelande.
Revival
cottes are available in both linen - the ubiquitous fabric of medieval
Europe - and raw silk for the man of means. All edges are finished or
fully enclosed, improving both aesthetics and durability. Most seams of
the linen cottes are fully enclosed with French seams, for a finished
look while worn open. The raw silk cottes are self lined in a
complimentary color and designed so as to be completely reversible,
creating two garments in one!
Linen cotte in purple worn with slate blue linen chauses, tie garters, ankle boots, blue decorated belt with rosettes and Hunters Hat in black
Top and left: The Cotte in Burgundy Linen, worn
with our Chauses in Gold and Ankle Boots in Black
Right and bottom:
The Linen Cotte in Red, worn with our Linen Chauses in Blue, Ribbon Garters, and Ankle Boots
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Colors and Fabrics
100% Linen
Linen Colors: Dark Green, Purple, Burgundy, Blue,
Slate Blue, Red, Soft Gold, Sage ...plus, Black and White
Note: Due to the difficulty of representing colors accurately on a variety of monitors we've included color descriptions along with our swatches. Please use both when
deciding on what color to order. Also, despite how the colors may appear on your monitor the same color names in Silk and Linen are different and do not exactly coordinate.
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Dark Green- a deep forest green
Slate Blue- a soft medium blue
Burgundy- a rich, intense jewel tone
Red - a true rich red
Bright Blue - a rich. bright blue
Purple - a royal purple
Sage - a lighter green in the olive family
Soft Gold - an slightly darker, more natural gold
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Size Chart
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Size
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Chest Measurement
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Length (from shoulder)
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Small
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fits up to 36" / 91cm
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39" / 99cm
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Medium
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fits up to 40" / 102cm
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39" / 99cm
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Large
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fits up to 46" / 117cm
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39" / 99cm
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Extra Large
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fits up to 52" / 132cm
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40" / 102cm
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XXL
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fits up to 58" / 147cm
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40" / 102cm
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Note: Sizing on our 14th c. cotte is judged by chest size because it is meant to fit loosely in the waist and to be worn
with a belt to complete the shape and look (as shown in our photos). The length given is that of the cotte unbelted.
Size XXL is available as a custom order only. Current color options can vary so please contact customer service to find out our fabric availability. The custom order price for size XXL is $189.95.
Our Design
Historical Inspirations
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Drawing after a detail of a late 14th c. illumination “Walter de Hamuntesham Attacked by a Mob”
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Drawing Drawing after the Viconti Hours circa 1390 in The National Library, Florence , Italy
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Drawing after an early 15th century Stained Glass Rondell in The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England
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Drawing after “Maneville's Travels” circa 1414-1420 in The British Museum, London, England
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Drawing after a detail in a late 14th c. manuscript circa 1395 in the British Museum, London, England
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Drawing after The Grande Heures de Rohan circa 1415 in The Bibliotethque National Paris, France
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Drawing after an Italian illuminated manuscript Add. MS. 15277 c.1400 in the British Museum, London, England
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Drawing after a detail of the Bedford Hours c.1423 in the British Museum, London, England
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coat (?; 110), n. [OF. cote, F. cotte, petticoat, cotte d'armes, coat of arms, cotte de mailles coat of mail, LL. cota, cotta, prob. of German origin; cf. OHG. chozzo coarse mantle, G. klotze, D. kot, hut, E. cot. Cf. Cot a hut.]
1. An outer garment fitting the upper part of the body; especially such a garment worn by men.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged, 1913 Edition
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Price:: From $59.95 to $64.95
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