ANST - "Sumptuary Law" Clothing question

AuroraeB at aol.com AuroraeB at aol.com
Thu Oct 1 09:31:20 PDT 1998


Greetings,

I have a question regarding the existance of sumptuary laws in our kingdom.
What is the scoop on wearing purple?  I have no knowledge of any law here
restricting the wearing of purple garb to royalty.  Exactly what shade was the
"royal" purple of past?
What about plum, lavendar, violet, etc.....   I am pretty sure that "heathery"
shades of plum and lavendar are NOT what was considered "royal" purple.  

I remember years ago, having this discussion when a new lady made some vivid
purple garb, and another member questioned her about it.  But, I do not
remember whether or not we found out about any "sumptuaty laws" here
restricting purple.  I know other kingdoms do, as the man who questioned the
lady with the bright purple dress was from another kingdom that restricts
purple to royalty.

So, anybody have the scoop on the wearing of purple or ANY sumptuary laws
regarding clothing and accessories here in Ansteorra?

Thanks,
Tracy
(Aurorae)
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