Large linen coif/arming cap in red/yellow with 12th century lion print

$30.00

Large size linen coif/arming cap made from red linen fabric and hand printed with my own hand carved 12th century inspired/based stamps. New, pre-washed, ready to wear & machine washable!

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Description

This style of arming cap/coif was worn throughout the medieval times by all ages and classes.

A coif can be worn by itself to cover the head from sun or wind, to keep ones hair in place or as a nightcap at cold inside or outside camping events. Sometimes a coif was also combined with some kind of hat, cap or hood or a combination of cap and hood. Besides as every day garment it can also be used as arming cap for Heavy Fighting or Fencing as extra layer between helmet padding and head. It really helps to keep longer hair in its place and out of the face.

I printed this lovely red linen fabric by hand using a stamp which I carved myself. This lion pattern is primarily based on a gold embroidery from the 12th century with a few additions and alterations inspired by medieval artwork. I initially cut this stamp for Sir Brealthen de Raimes elevation at Gulf Wars 2019.

 

Large linen coif/arming cap in red/yellow with 12th century lion print
Large size *
2 part coif pattern
Height at front border – top seam to beginning of ties: ca. 10.25 inch
Width at bottom border – back seam to front border: ca. 8 inch;
Ties: ca. 11 inch long
Fabric: 100% red linen, pre-washed
Machine-washable, can be ironed
Made in Crestview, Florida, USA

 

* The picture shows this coif on a head with a circumference of 24.75 inch measured above the brow line. Some customers with less head circumference like this large style as it provides them with a very comfortable loose fit.

Please note that the sizes can vary from head to head because of head shapes and sizes as well as used materials and that pictures are not always able to display the true colors.

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