On Wed, 27 May 2009 19:10:45 +0100 Anne <[email protected]>
writes:
> Could you describe more fully what you are terming a "coif" and a
> "headkerchief"?
You bet! :-) Coif--the ubiquitous little cap-like thing everyone wore.
Headkerchief--I suppose we'ld call them scarves nowadays. Take a square
of fabric, fold it into a triangle, place on head, tie two points
together in the back.
Thanks!
Arlys
> The classic style for early 1300s is with the hair in knobs, loops
> or
> columns at the temples, with one piece of cloth ("wimple"?) round
> the
> throat, under the chin and pulled up to the temples and another
> ("veil"?) draped over the top of the head. They would certainly be
> linen, but of whatever weight suits you best. (The hair can be
> false
> pieces on a headband, or omitted if necessary.)
>
> Jean
>
> Cynthia J Ley wrote:
> > Hi all. My SCA persona's appr. time is 1312, England.
> >
> > A few months ago, I got my very long hair cut short; love it--no
> > regrets. Made a sizable donation to Locks of Love, a charity I
> would
> > encourage you to consider if you are getting your long hair cut.
> >
> > Anyway, the problem:
> >
> > My hair is naturally very wavy and has a lot of bounce. My summer
> > coif isn't heavy enough to keep my hair down. Might anyone know if
> women
> > of this period wore linen headkerchiefs? I'm trying to stay away
> from
> > turbans--things like that give me headaches.
> >
> > Any links would be hugely appreciated!
> >
> > Much thanks,
> > Arlys
> >
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