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The barbette’s origin has been attributed to Eleanor of Aquitaine in the mid-12th century, and was a simple band of cloth used to secure a veil or hat, worn vertically around the head and fastened closed with a pin. It remained in use into the 14th century.
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Medieval knots are often made from fine cord and can use up to seven or more passes. Although I have never seen turk's head knots made from braided cord on purses before, I did spot them on a c. 1500 rosary in the Museum of London earlier this year. In my attempt to recreate these knots in the first image, you can see that my fingerloop braid.
Here- I made you a corny video. Hope you like it! I started doing this veil style about 3 years ago and it's been my go-to ever since. Elina at Neulakko does the folding bit in her tutorial also. If I think back, hers was probably my inspiration, so if you haven't checked hers out, I suggest you do so! In my veil classes, I talk about using 'head underwear'- my favorite of which is the huvet (or Saint Birgitta's cap)- and I also discuss how to properly use a fillet to keep your veil in place. It occurred to me after the last teaching of this class, however, that only the 'formal' methods of wearing a veil required the use of any underwear. When I placed this quick veil on my head that same evening for court (in which I was actually called up, so thank god I decided to put a veil on!), I realized that if you secure the veil on your head using the tight-around-the hairline/pin-at-the-back method (which I utilize in the video), you can achieve a large number of looks and never need the assistance of an extra piece underneath. I often grab a veil and some pins and 'play' in front of the mirror- using the 'non-underwear' technique to see how many styles I can come up with. I've come up with well over a dozen that I would actually wear, and many more that were interesting to say the least. In fact, just this evening, I created one that I aptly called 'The Pretzel'. Is it period? No. Is it fun to wear? Yes. Sometimes it's difficult to draw the line. Keep and eye out- The Pretzel might show up at an event near you. The point is that, while there are certainly 'rules' to follow if you're trying for authentic veil styling, those aren't the be-all end-all of possibilities, and they certainly don't hold the monopoly on beautiful, girly styles that are in keeping with the spirit of the Middle Ages. The quick veil style in the video straddles that line. And occasionally, I like setting up shop on that line.Here- I made you a corny video. Hope you like it!
I started doing this veil style about 3 years ago and it's been my go-to ever since. Elina at Neulakko does the folding bit in her tutorial also. If I think back, hers was probably my inspiration, so if you haven't checked hers out, I suggest you do so! In my veil classes, I talk about using 'head underwear'- my favorite of which is the huvet (or Saint Birgitta's cap)- and I also discuss how to properly use a fillet to keep your veil in place. It occurred to me after the last teaching of this class, however, that only the 'formal' methods of wearing a veil required the use of any underwear. When I placed this quick veil on my head that same evening for court (in which I was actually called up, so thank god I decided to put a veil on!), I realized that if you secure the veil on your head using the tight-around-the hairline/pin-at-the-back method (which I utilize in the video), you can achieve a large number of looks and never need the assistance of an extra piece underneath.
Medieval Veil Pattern
Medieval Veil Styles
I often grab a veil and some pins and 'play' in front of the mirror- using the 'non-underwear' technique to see how many styles I can come up with. I've come up with well over a dozen that I would actually wear, and many more that were interesting to say the least. In fact, just this evening, I created one that I aptly called 'The Pretzel'. Is it period? No. Is it fun to wear? Yes. Sometimes it's difficult to draw the line. Keep and eye out- The Pretzel might show up at an event near you.
Medieval Wimple
Medieval Veil
Medieval Veil And Circlet
The point is that, while there are certainly 'rules' to follow if you're trying for authentic veil styling, those aren't the be-all end-all of possibilities, and they certainly don't hold the monopoly on beautiful, girly styles that are in keeping with the spirit of the Middle Ages. The quick veil style in the video straddles that line. And occasionally, I like setting up shop on that line.