[Namron] Couple costuming questions

[Jim L Couch]

It was actually Mistress Gunnvor's site that encouraged me to look at the 
Norse. Their poetry and story are fascinating to me, as well as their 
history. 
 As for men and embroidery, I believe it's a will to want too.. and not 
their ability to do so that keeps some men from embroidering. As for me, I 
enjoy taking on challenges and hope to learn some time. Annabelle has been a 
terrific support for me. In fact, there have been alot of people help me in 
different ways but Annabelle's generosity for me and my family have been 
incredible.. and appreciated. I might ask for her help in this area if I am 
unable to conquer it on my own. Thank you for the links and sharing ideas 
with me. 
 As for a Middle Eastern persona, I must admit that in my ignorance I never 
considered the possibility. I will have to lay blame on Hollywood. When I 
think of the time period we represent I never think of he Middle Easterners. 
I'm a little ashamed of that.
 Thanks to everyone who gave me some ideas. Lots to think about.
 Jim For Now 

 On 5/13/05, Maleah <baroness_maleah at cox.net> wrote: 
> 
> Jim for now,
>  You might try looking at www.vikinganswerlady.com<http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/>this is Mistress Gunnvor's site and I believe she has a link to another 
> Laurel's site which has clothing of the period as a feature. If not you can 
> drop her and e-mail and she can direct you. She is just about the best 
> source for viking anything in the Known World. If she doesn't have it she 
> will cheerfully direct you to where it is (whatever your question is) or 
> cheerfully help you research it. But don't tell my husband I'm encouraging 
> anything Norse or I'll never be able to live with him.
>  As for trim there are many things you can do including something as 
> simple as braiding in colors to coordinate with your outfit. Embroidery is 
> always an option but alas, time comsuming. And don't tell me men don't 
> embroider. Master Aethelstan and Master Tarl put me to shame with their 
> beautiful stitchery. You might try bribe, uhm I mean barter with Annabelle 
> for some beautiful inkle woven trim for your first tunic.
>  Anyone who has the skill you are looking for in this group will 
> cheerfully give instructions or for those of us who don't can point you to 
> some one who does. 
>  You might try this link for trim also:
>   www.*calontir**trim*.com 
>    Did you consider Middle Eastern????? 
>  Hasheika Mellilah Farasha Raushana bint Abdullah al Asani
>
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