| Title | 900 CE Anglo Saxon Tunic |
| Entry # | GGB2021.0008 |
| Alternate Names | tunic, over tunic |
| Year | 900 CE |
| Time range | 500-900 CE |
| Era | Early Medieval |
| Gender | Male |
| region | Western Europe, Northern Europe |
| Countries/cultures | England |
| Maker | Elspeth of Stonehaven |
| Difficulty | 1 |
| Confidence | Image Example |
Intro:
A tunic style outfit with accessories common to many early or pre medieval cultures. Under tunic, over tunic, pants with leg wraps, turn shoes and a mantled hood
Description:
Few representations survive of early garments and many fewer extant examples, however what does survive would support much of what is shown here.
The fabric shows woven in patterns that existed across Western Europe in the centuries before 1000 CE. The basic style of layers of tunics and pants continued from before the centuries of the Roman influence to the age of Norman England.
A base layer of a linen under tunic may have been worn below the long sleeved wool tunic and the wool outer tunic. This example was made from Linen for use during warm summer events.
The pants made heavy cotton cloth would have been wool in period.
The over tunic is decorated with embroidery
Inspiration Images
Common Materials
- Fabrics:
- linen
- wool
- Ornamentation:
- Embroidery
- Tablet woven bands
Effective Substitutions
- Fabrics:
- cotton
- cotton-linen
- linen-rayon
- wool blends
- Ornamentation:
Ensemble Components
- Under tunic
- Over Tunic
- Pants
- Hood
Accessories
- Belt
- Leg Wraps
- Pouch
- Turn Shoes
Source/Links
| Version | 2 |
| date | 3/5/2021 |
| Source of Period Pic | Bayeux tapestry |
| Model | Tola Rufusdóhtor 020213-24 |
| Photographer | Vincent De Vere |
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