The Chartres Cathedral is a monumental, ornate gothic masterpiece, and is reputed to be one of the most magnificent cathedrals in France. Inside the cathedral, there is a huge, richly worked U-shaped wall called the “Tour du Choeur”, intended to separate the sacred chapel from the choir. It is 100m long, 6m high, and dividedContinueContinue reading “Chartres Cathedral Tour du Choeur”
Category Archives: Medieval Re-enactment
12th Night Houppelandes
Houppelandes for Kit and I for 12th night. Lightweight wool lined with linen, trimmed with faux fur (as real fur set off allergies).
Rose Houppelande
My first houppelande! Lightweight heathered wool flannel, lined with heavy linen. Goals: dagged sleeves, stand-up collar, train, relatively conservative fabric volume through the torso.
House Snark 