In the summer of 1993, Dr. Natalia Polosmak discovered the body of a young woman, between 25 and 28 years old undisturbed in a subterranean burial chamber. The body was that of a representative of the Pazyryk culture and she came to be known as the Ukok Princess or Siberian Ice Maiden. The Pazyryk culture... Continue Reading →

NOTE: the above image is not the video. To see the video, click the link at the bottom of this page! About two years ago I was trying to think of a way to have my storytelling merge with my love of research. Of course, I could always study the history of a piece and... Continue Reading →

Recreating the felted riding cloak of Stephan Praun III was a exciting and challenging project. The cloak was a typical Spanish riding cloak of 1571. Museum featured few woven one, the Praun's one was felted and the only one who survived and it is in exhibit in the German National Museum. I had to felted... Continue Reading →

Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Scolastica_CapellariaBlog: https://theinevitablescadian.home.blog/ This embroidered wall hanging is a secular interpretation of one of the scenes in the “14th Century wall hanging” in the metropolitan Museum of Art. This piece was cut in half to sell to the Met at some point in its life. Its other half was lost in WWII, however a black... Continue Reading →

Location: Shire of Mountain Freehold Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Guðrún_Sveinsdóttir SCA Blog: https://gudrunsmusings.wordpress.com How did this project come about?I have been wanting to make a set of Ancient Egyptian clothing for several years, ever since I saw Princess Sithathoryunet’s feline-headed girdle and jewelry set in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. More recently, I was inspired by some of the... Continue Reading →