Cloth, Clothing & Clothiers
As with all forms of art, cloth and clothing during the Renaissance enjoyed an introduction to variety and luxury, depending upon oneīs social standing and geographic location.
A Renaissance Woman's Clothing 
Let's take a look at a complete outfit a Renaissance woman might have worn, item by item, and find out how it relates to what we wear today. Alter Yearīs Bodice Patterns [offsite link]
This site has many useful patterns. Crown and Feather [offsite link]
Need a crown or feather headpiece? Check out Crown and Feather for something spectacular. Designs by J [offsite link]
Need a cloak, peasant shirt, bloomers or a jerkin? Check out Designs by J. Youīll find lots to choose from. Elizabethan Sumptuary Statutes [offsite link]
Certain clothing and adornment colors were forbidden on anyone but royalty during the Renaissance. The statutes were very clear on details - and enforcement. Heartīs Delight [offsite link]
Heartīs Delight features natural cotton fabrics constructed in the Renaissance tradition. Historic Enterprises [offsite link]
Medieval reenactment clothing and accessories. Good attention to detail. How to Wrap and Wear a Great Kilt [offsite link]
Need a kilt? Try this website for a do-it-yourself wrap. Menīs 15th Century Wool Acorn Cap - Knitted [offsite link]
Simple knitting instructions and historical background for a 15th Century menīs "acorn" cap. Similar to hats seen on PBSīs Colonial House. Moresca [offsite link]
Moresca offers a lavish clothing catalogue, presented on a Renaissance theatre stage. The outfits dance across the stage in a chorus line. Click on each one to see detail. A very appealing website. Potted Fox [offsite link]
Leather goods of all kinds, including doublets, kilts and jerkins. Renaissance Clothing - The Chemise
The chemise is the forerunner of today's slip, a simple garment, usually made of linen, which was worn underneath all of a woman's other clothes. Renaissance Color Myths
Renaissance color myths got you miffed? Find out the real scoop on the Renaissance Rainbow. Silvermane [offsite link]
Silvermane advertises "Roman to Renaissance". And, then some. Something Else Studio [offsite link]
Lovely headpieces and caps; custom work, too. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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