Esperanza de Cordoba – A Dancing Dress: Saya con Mangas Perdidas – Dress with Lost Sleeves

Name: Esperanza de CordobaWiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Esperanza_de_CordobaI found some pictures of the ceiling in the Cathedral Santa María de Mediavilla in Teruel, Spain. The ceiling is filled with painted pictures, which after much study by various scholars has been dated to approximately 1295 to 1302. I came across a dress that appears sleeveless and has tails at... Continue Reading →

Alienor Hathaway – Saint Hildegard Von Bingen’s Recipe for Medicinal Nutmeg

Name: Alienor HathawayWiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Alienor_Hathaway Saint Hildegard Von Bingen’s Recipe for Medicinal Nutmeg from Physica. Liber subtilitatum diversarum naturarum creaturarum. 1 cup whole wheat flour1 tsp ground nutmeg1 tsp ground cinnamon¼ tsp ground cloves1 cup of water on hand (only add as needed) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix the dough until it forms.... Continue Reading →

Markus Farmaðr – Iron Gall Ink

Name: Markus FarmaðrWiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Markus_Farma%C3%B0r The project being displayed began as an attempt to learn more about making period inks & dyes to assist a friend and illuminator have access to their first period ink.  The investigation led me through various media to discover Ugo da Carpi, a venetian woodblock printer, and his recipe for Oak Gall... Continue Reading →

Emeline la Chauciere – Old World Roses

Name: Emeline la ChauciereWiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Emeline_la_Chauciere Over the past few years, my research project has focused on the cultivation and study of historical roses, with a particular emphasis on old world varieties. As a dedicated horticulturist and historian, I have meticulously researched and cultivated several period rose varietals in my garden. These efforts have allowed me... Continue Reading →

Emeline la Chauciere – Tudor Ensemble

Name: Emeline la ChauciereWiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Emeline_la_Chauciere My current research project involves the creation of my first Tudor ensemble, an endeavor that combines historical processes with meticulous craftsmanship. The ensemble includes several key components: a chemise adorned with blackwork details, a hand-sewn green linen kirtle, tie-on sleeves, a wool and linen over partlet, and a coif. Additionally,... Continue Reading →

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