by Baron Jonathan Blackbow So Tournaments Illuminated had a request for articles about alternative sources of light that wouldblend in with the feel of an event. Eerily enough, I just…
Author: Mariana
Resource: Historical Costume Books
This resource was compiled by the Clothiers Guild of Aethelmearc to support the research goals of their members. They have graciously agreed to allow us to disseminate this on their…
Resource: Historic Tailor Manuals
This resource was compiled by the Clothiers Guild of Aethelmearc to support the research goals of their members. They have graciously agreed to allow us to disseminate this on their…
Skull in a Box: Reliquary Bones of the Counter Reformation
By Elizabeta Ferrofredo di Bari In the 16th century, the Catholic church began certifying and shipping the relics of saints and martyrs across western Europe to restore vandalized churches and…
IT TAKES A CONCERT OF CRAFTS TO ORCHESTRATE AN OPERA OF BEAUTY: THE ELIZABETHAN GLOVE
by Mistress Jorunn nic Lochlainn Introduction Many crafts were undertaken to create all the elements that make one pair of leather gloves of the 16th and 17th century Elizabethan court….
A Feather Fan from 16th Century Mexico for the Pennsic 52 A&S War Point
by Doña Elvira de Luz In April, I had the honor of being chosen as Atlantia’s Arts & Sciences champion. While very exciting, it was also quite unexpected. Being relatively…
Known Dyes and those that are theoretically possible in the Renaissance
By Lady Isabella Mea Caterina D’Angelo My on-going project is looking at dyes in the 15th and 16th centuries throughout Europe. The dyes could be ones we 100% know were…
Recreating an effigy chocolate pot from Veracruz, Mexico
By Aíbinn of Roxbury Mill In May, the Shire of Roxbury Mill held our annual event, Skewered V. Our theme this year was Tenoch’s Table, a celebration of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica….
The Historic Evolution of Beaded Netting
by Mistress Adair of Maykswell Mistress Adair of Makyswell, OP, is an avid historical beader. She says she is “passionate about [Bead Embroidery and Bead Weaving as well as Gold…
Materials of Construction for Beaded and Goldwork Aumônière
by Mistress Adair of Maykswell Mistress Adair of Makyswell, OP, is an avid historical beader. She says she is “passionate about [Bead Embroidery and Bead Weaving as well as Gold…