by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
Refers to a black band worn around the upper arm as a sign of mourning. Also an Anglicised version of crêpe. ...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
See decatising. ...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
Treated and turned into leather, cowhide is used for everything from shoes to car interiors, and including big upholstery items, curtains and accessories. Different surface finishes and varying depths make it a very versatile material; Single cow skins make good sized...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
A twill weave in cotton, wool or worsted, used for top coats and especially for hunting and shooting wear. It’s often teflon coated for highly effective waterproofing, and in the lighter weight used for suiting and raincoats. The...
by Heather Luke | Jun 25, 2015
From the French couvrir, to cover, and lit, for bed. A lightweight cotton bedcover that can be woven, quilted or patch worked–an alternative word , but more targeted, for bedcover, bedspread, counterpane. Something we see in the period plays,...
