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Comment on 16th century Leather Cases for Glassware by 16th century Quiver – RowanTree Workshop

16th century Quiver – RowanTree Workshop — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:48:47 +0000

[…] is much larger than my previous casework and needs to be very robust. I planned to use the same basic techniques as later period casework […]

Comment on 1520s ‘Holbein’ Steuchlein by 1520s Embroidered Steuchlein – RowanTree Workshop

1520s Embroidered Steuchlein – RowanTree Workshop — Tue, 12 May 2026 08:32:05 +0000

[…] was pleased with my first attempt at this style, but I wanted to make another, with more elaborate […]

Comment on 16th century Woman’s Gürteltasche (Purse) by 16th century Yellow Rock (gown) – RowanTree Workshop

16th century Yellow Rock (gown) – RowanTree Workshop — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:53:15 +0000

[…] housewife is wearing a Gürtel (belt) and Gürteltasche (purse) and carries a basket. The farmer is wearing a Leinengoller (linen partlet), Doppelschürze […]

Comment on 1520s Woman’s Leather Gürtel (Belt) by 16th century Yellow Rock (gown) – RowanTree Workshop

16th century Yellow Rock (gown) – RowanTree Workshop — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:35:00 +0000

[…] housewife is wearing a Gürtel (belt) and Gürteltasche (purse) and carries a basket. The farmer is wearing a Leinengoller (linen […]

Comment on 1520s German Leberfarben Worsted Rock by 16th century Yellow Rock (gown) – RowanTree Workshop

16th century Yellow Rock (gown) – RowanTree Workshop — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:34:26 +0000

[…] a combination of two of my previous patterns – the skirt and basic bodice from my lower class worsted gown, but with the rounded neckline and long sleeves of my pink woollen one. I’ve made many […]

Comment on 1520s German Linen Goller by 16th century Yellow Rock (gown) – RowanTree Workshop

16th century Yellow Rock (gown) – RowanTree Workshop — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:57:16 +0000

[…] Yellow is not a colour I usually wear (although it is lovely to look at) but it is typical of the time, and the black woollen guards should help and I can wear it with a white Leinengoller. […]

Comment on 1520s German Halbschürze by 16th century Yellow Rock (gown) – RowanTree Workshop

16th century Yellow Rock (gown) – RowanTree Workshop — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:40:52 +0000

[…] (double apron) and a Schaubhut (straw hat). The servant is wearing a Goller (partlet), Halbschürze (apron skirt) and simple Schürze […]

Comment on 1520s German Pink Wool Rock by 16th century Yellow Rock (gown) – RowanTree Workshop

16th century Yellow Rock (gown) – RowanTree Workshop — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:40:37 +0000

[…] for camping. I had most of the essential items, but needed a warmer Rock for colder days – my pink wool was just too upmarket. With Rowany Festival (a week-long camping event) on the horizon, I had a […]

Comment on 1390s French Crespinettes I by 1390s French Crespinettes II – RowanTree Workshop

1390s French Crespinettes II – RowanTree Workshop — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:17:55 +0000

[…] going down a few fruitless design dead ends, we ended up with a version of the crespinettes I had made for Tailltui, based on the late 14th century French sculpture of Isabela […]

Comment on Early 16th century linen Haube (coif) by 16th century German Straw hat – RowanTree Workshop

16th century German Straw hat – RowanTree Workshop — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:24:19 +0000

[…] ensure the right size and shape, I tried my standard headsize ovals over my Haube, with all its padding. Wrong shape, so I tried a simple circle – yes! Then I made a heavy […]