![]() ![]() The silhouette it creates is handsome and respectable, projecting a noble appearance to passersby. It swishes as you walk due to riding slits in the front and back, which also imply to any peasants around you that you’re rich enough to own a horse. This tunic is ankle length, with the width flaring out from the waist to give the tunic volume. ![]() This is also because the width of weaving looms was much narrower than our modern day looms, which lead to more complicated patterns and many garments being assembled like a puzzle piece. ![]() This is because materials in the middle ages came at a premium, and long garments were significantly more expensive. More often than not, long tunics such as these were worn by people of a more noble status, such as rich merchants or travelling nobility. It is easy to find in the Maciejowskie Bible (also known as the Crusader, or Morgan Bible), and also makes an appearance in others such as the famous I:33 sword and buckler fighting manual. The inspiration for this tunic comes from a variety of historical texts, as it was a relatively common style in the XIII century. Constructed from ArmStreet’s durable, supple cotton, this is a multi-purpose tunic that will undoubtably go with you on many adventures. Intended to be worn as a layer, perhaps under a wool travelling coat, it is still presentable enough to be an over tunic, though it wouldn’t be a complete travesty to cover it up under something more warm. With this tunic we wanted to make something long, that manages to be both dramatic and simple. To travel in style one must appear modest, practical and above all else, effortless, if he is to demand respect. It was something Prince Gilderoy excelled at and perfected, as he understood very well that no self respecting prince should dirty his silks or ruin his velvets to ride a horse. There is something that every nobleman learns at a young age: the ability to dress yourself for travel. “Prince Gilderoy” Long Cotton XIII Century Tunic Trimmed ankle length tunic with a historical silhouette ![]()
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