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….
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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…
The Pelican Cap of a Lady, Maria Woeltzerin
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…
European Oil Lamps from Prehistory through the Viking Age
By Eirik Gralókkr (Michael S. Matthews) Lamps that burned animal fat for illumination can be traced back to the Paleolithic, some 40,000 years ago (de Beaune & White, 1993). They…
Missive From the Royal Baker
Greetings Loyal Readers, My name is Master Lochlainn hua Rigbarddain, the current Royal Baker. I was selected during the reign of Randall and Iul’iana. I entered two versions of marchpane…
Viking Sunstone And Treasure Beads: A Navigational Aid
By Lord Alan MacFarlane, Royal Scientist This project is my interpretation of a possible Viking era sunstone necklace using period-correct glass beads and bronze wire. The item would likely have…