| Title: 1000 CE Female Byzantine Borderlands Dress | |
| Entry # : GGB2021.016 | |
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| Year: 1000 CE | |
| Time range: 900-1100 CE | |
| Era: Early Medieval | |
| Gender: Female | |
| region: Eastern Europe, middle east | |
| Countries/cultures: Byzantine | |
| Maker: Liesel Gelucken | |
| Difficulty: 2 | |
| Confidence: Image Examples |
Intro:
Clothing from the outskirts of the Byzantine Empire, multi layered and richly decorated tunic-like garments consisting of layers of dresses and robes
Description:
Essentially wide sleeved tunics and robes, made from rich fabrics and decorated with embroidered embellishments.
Multiple layers of rich garments would show the wealth of the individual. Fabrics were lighter and finer in weave, assuming to be linens and silks.
No additional information provided
Inspiration Images
Common Materials
- Fabrics:
- Fine Fabrics
- Linens
- Silks
- Solid colors embellished with embroidered decoration or appliqued shames rather than designs that were woven in
- Ornamentation:
- embroidery
- beading
Effective Substitutions
- Fabrics:
- cottons
- linen blends
- some fine polyesters for silk effects (may have other drawbacks)
- Ornamentation:
Ensemble Components
- outer wide-sleeved robe
- under tunics of various colors
- hats of various styles
- shoes or slippers
Accessories
- worn with roman inspired cloak called a chlamys
- various hats
Source/Links
| Version: 3 | |
| date: 3/6/2021 | |
| Source of Period Pic: Meister der Predigtsammlung des Heiligen Johannes Chrysostomus, Meister der Predigtsammlung des Heiligen Johannes Chrysostomus | |
| Model: Liesel Gelucken 022313-1 | |
| Photographer: Vincent De Vere | |
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