ANST - Veil material?

[Phyllis Spurr]

> From:          "Mitman, Rikki" <Rikki.Mitman at COMPAQ.com>
> Date:          Fri, 13 Feb 1998 13:02:15 -0600

> I generally play very early period, but will be wearing something 15th
> century at an upcoming event. I'd like to create a headdress to go with
> it, and have a good picture of one that appropriate from one of those
> "accepted" garb sources. (Sorry, don't have it here and can't remember
> the title.)

It's difficult to determine what would be best fabric to make a veil 
of without knowing the style of the garment.
 
> There is a veil on this piece that will go about to my lower back. My
> first instinct was to choose a thin silk, so it would be light and
> fluttery, but I wonder whether a medium-weight fabric would be a more
> accurate choice. Any later-period garb experts out there care to offer
> suggestions?

Silk was used for headdresses, but more commonly used was a linen.

> 
> Thanks very much,
> 
> Teleri ferch Pawl


Hope this helps you...

 
Meistres Eowyn ferch Rhys
Barony of Elfsea, Ansteorra  (Fort Worth, Texas)
Central Regional Seneschal
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