[Ansteorra-archery] Archers Tassels
Eadric Anstapa
eadric at scabrewer.com
Thu Aug 14 15:58:04 PDT 2008
Traditionally the are made of woolen yarn and used to wipe the much off
your arrows. Many English archery societies use a Tassel Ranking system.
http://www.yorkshirearchery.co.uk/PBClassClout.html
To a google search for "Tassel Making" and you'll find lots of instructions.
Maybe start here.
http://archery.outlands.org/ArticlesResources/BasicTasselMaking/tabid/327/Default.aspx
As for what they look like. Here are some pictures of the Yeoman of the
Guard and you can see their tassels which are a standard and required
part of their uniform
http://www.yeomenoftheguard.com/company_of_archers.htm
Here is a picture of some SCA archer tassels
http://www.kellswood.com/krafts/leatherwork.php
Here is a picture of tassels sold at a UK archery supplier.
http://www.quicksarchery.co.uk/superbasket/product.php?product=1086
-EA
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> Lawrence wrote:
>>
>> *We are on the royal round list now!!! Thanks Michel, and all of the
>> marshals who keep up with the scoring!!!*
>>
>> *I have read about the different explanations about the tassels and
>> what colors they should be to represent your current score....but
>> does anyone have a photo of one so I can see how they should look?
>> And what materials is commonly used?*
>>
>> *Thanks!*
>> *Lance*
>>
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