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The [http://images.google.com/images?q=cotehardie cotehardie] developed from the kirtle, a basic pull on, t-shaped gown | {{CaptionedImage|file=mens_cotehardie.jpg|width=200|align=right|caption=Cotehardie}} | ||
The [http://images.google.com/images?q=cotehardie cotehardie] developed from the [[kirtle]] or [[tunic]], a basic pull on, t-shaped gown. The cotehardie emerged when its precursors became more fitted, adding either button or lace up the front. Cotehardies can also lace up the side, or in the back (showing status as help is required!) and can be as tight or loose as desired. | |||
The cotehardie comes in many lengths - from high on the thigh to floor length. It hangs best when made in heavier fabrics. | |||
Generally these dresses are made from wool, but heavier weights of linen or cotton are also suitable. | |||
The cotehardie tends to denote higher status than a simple tunic. | |||
In particular long cotehardies are usually worn over a lightweight underdress called a [[shift]] which can be made by simply adding some panels to a t-tunic to allow for movement. All of these dresses are straightforward to make either from patterns or from pattern diagrams and are easy to buy from both reenactment and LARP suppliers. | |||
These dresses can be worn with the skirt tucked into the belt at the front to display the shift underneath, or show off a fancy lining. | These dresses can be worn with the skirt tucked into the belt at the front to display the shift underneath, or show off a fancy lining. | ||
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*[http://www.theweebsite.com/cotelande/patterns.html#houplande Instructions on creating cotehardies] | *[http://www.theweebsite.com/cotelande/patterns.html#houplande Instructions on creating cotehardies] | ||
*[http://www.paulmeekins.co.uk/patterns/patternpages/pp21.html Period Patterns 21] | *[http://www.paulmeekins.co.uk/patterns/patternpages/pp21.html Period Patterns 21] | ||
*[http://www.paulmeekins.co.uk/patterns/patternpages/pp23.html Period Patterns 23] | |||
*[http://www.paulmeekins.co.uk/patterns/patternpages/RH022.html Reconstructing History 022] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:40, 25 April 2016
The cotehardie developed from the kirtle or tunic, a basic pull on, t-shaped gown. The cotehardie emerged when its precursors became more fitted, adding either button or lace up the front. Cotehardies can also lace up the side, or in the back (showing status as help is required!) and can be as tight or loose as desired.
The cotehardie comes in many lengths - from high on the thigh to floor length. It hangs best when made in heavier fabrics. Generally these dresses are made from wool, but heavier weights of linen or cotton are also suitable. The cotehardie tends to denote higher status than a simple tunic.
In particular long cotehardies are usually worn over a lightweight underdress called a shift which can be made by simply adding some panels to a t-tunic to allow for movement. All of these dresses are straightforward to make either from patterns or from pattern diagrams and are easy to buy from both reenactment and LARP suppliers.
These dresses can be worn with the skirt tucked into the belt at the front to display the shift underneath, or show off a fancy lining.