| Title: 1000 CE Male Byzantine Tunic 1 | |
| Entry #: GGB2021.026 | |
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| Year: 1000 CE | |
| Time range: 700-1083 CE | |
| Era: Early Medieval | |
| Gender: Male | |
| region: Eastern Europe/Middle East | |
| Countries/cultures: Byzantine | |
| Maker: | |
| Difficulty: 1 | |
| Confidence: Image examples |
Intro:
Clothing from the outskirts of the Byzantine empire, multi layered and richly decorated tunic garments consisting of layers of dresses and robes
Description:
Inspired by the founding Roman cultures, Byzantine garments tended to be layers of tunics made from finely woven and often rich fabrics decorated with embroidery or appliques. Often worn with a cloak called a Chlamys
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 decorations or appliqued shames rather than designs that were woven in
- Ornamentation:
Effective Substitutions
- Fabrics:
- cottons
- linen blends
- some fine polyester/blends for silk effects, but the poly blends have many 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 and various hats
Source/Links
| Version: 3 | |
| date: 3/6/2021 | |
| Source of Period Pic: Meister der Kahriye-Cami-Kirche in Istanbul Mosaiken der Kirche Kahrié-Djami in Istanbul, Szene: Märtyrer | |
| Model: Donald MacDonald 020213-08 | |
| Photographer: Vincent De Vere | |
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