Medieval Clothing by Lena Torp




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				Silky taft. Goldwork and golden beads. The sleeves are long and the dress has false innersleeves in linen, and are buttoned with turquoise stone beads. The waist is high and the hat has metall-hair baskets in gold. Photo Frida Torp, in my garden, Nässjö,Sweden.

						LIMBOURG brothers Les très riches heures du Duc de Berry: Avril (April) 1412-16 Illumination on vellum, 22,5 x 13,6 cm Musée Condé, Chantilly Start

				The darkblue dress inspired by Les Riches Heures, is finaly finished. it is 7 meter wide at the bottom. Hidden lacing in front, and short sleves with tippets. The sleeves are almost reaching the neckline. My hat contens a metalwire and some cotton padding, it is decorated with brassbeans and a blue lace in squares. Photo Ida Torp, outside the walls of Visby, Gotland, Sweden.

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				The darkgreen dress on the bride maidens, is finished waiting for pictures.

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				Coming this summer Florentin Lady Giovanna dress GHIRLANDAIO, Domenico Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni 1488 Tempera on wood, 76 x 50 cm Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, Madrid		GHIRLANDAIO, Domenico Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni 1488 Tempera on wood, 76 x 50 cm Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, Madrid