Isabella girdles
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The inspiration for these girdles is the one worn in a painting of Isabella of Portugal. Variations of this checkerboard design can be seen in many medieval paintings. |
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| This girdle measures 5.4cm wide, and is tablet woven. The silk is 100% filament silk, 120 denier, used 8-ply. I used the same technique that I developed for the Nurenburg girdle | ||
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| below: detail of the girdle during weaving | ||
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Below: Again using the same technique as above, this girdle is 3.5cm wide. The fine silk results in a very thin, fine piece of weaving. |
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| Below: This version was tablet woven using a classic weave with tablets idling to create the pattern. This girdle used filament silk thread, which creates as thicker band than those shown above. | ||
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The brass fittings for this girdle are by Annie the Pedlar. |
Items can be commissioned - please contact Gina should you wish to discuss your requirements. Alternatively, you may like to visit the Shop for even more ideas.