Name: Carowyn Silveroak Location: Shire of Eisental While in lockdown, it was pretty logical to think about how people, then and now, deal with taking control of situations that they know they have no control over.  Magical thinking, both as the psychological term and the ritual, have powerful connections to our minds and the world... Continue Reading →

Name: Amalie von Hohensee, OL Location: Barony of Stonemarche Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Amalie_von_Hohensee During my exploration of ecclesiastical goldwork embroidery, I stumbled upon some fascinating pieces that used string padding to create textured borders and other motifs. I thought it would be fun to experiment with this technique, which in modern goldwork embroidery is most often seen... Continue Reading →

Name: Ibrahim al-Rashid Location: Ostgardr/Whyt Whey Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Ibrahim_al-Rashid The doublet is one of the fundamental garments of male wardrobe in the 16th century.  This version aims to replicate the style of the 1580s, which had a moderately short waist but otherwise a mostly natural silhouette.   I was inspired to make this doublet by the fabric,... Continue Reading →

Name: Ibrahim al-Rashid Location: Ostgardr/Whyt Whey Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Ibrahim_al-Rashid The ropilla is a type of jacket-like outer garment seen in Spain and Portugal in the late 16th century.  Diego de Freyle's tailor's book (published 1588) shows a type of ropilla that is unique in being fitted and shaped to the body, but having no waist seam. ... Continue Reading →

Name: Lissa Underhill Location: Hartshorndale Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Elysabeth_Underhill My current A&S focus is on recreating and learning about early Anglo Saxon Cremation Urns and about early Anglo-Saxon pottery in general. The item I have chosen for the focus of my first recreation project is the Loveden Hill Anglo Saxon Cremation Urn. This urn is highly significant... Continue Reading →