Links of Interest
Soper Lane
http://www.soper-lane.co.uk
Research Group studying the lives and work of the 15th century
London Silkwomen. Forums, discussions, etc
Tak v Bowes Departed: A 15th Century Braiding Manual Examined
http://www.takvbowes.co.uk
Official site for Gina's latest book
The Braid Society
http://www.braidsociety.org/
We cover "narrow wares" - looping, braiding, kumihimo,
tablet, inkle, lucet, ply splitting, finger weaving, and even
sprang.
Tablet Weavers' International Studies & Techniques
http://www.weavershand.com/
An information page for weavers! Specifically for those interested
in Tablet Weaving, Kumihimo, and Ply-splitting.
Costumiers
Ninya Mikhaila Historical Costumier
http://www.ninyamikhaila.com/
Ninya has created some beautiful costumes for a variety of clients.
She also designs wedding clothing - her site is well worth a visit
Suzi Clarke Costumier
http://www.suziclarke.co.uk/
A very comprehensive web site showing many beautiful historical
costumes by Suzi, as well as resources.
Harman Hay
http://www.harmanhay.co.uk
Beautiful work by another English costumier. She is also the editor-in-chief
of the online magazine, Your
Wardrobe Unlock'd: the costume maker's companion
Jane's Wardrobe
http://janes-wardrobe.com/
Jane supplies a wide range of bespoke costumes, as well as corsetry
and bridal wear.
Chimera Costumes
http://www.chimera-costumes.co.uk
A full range of bespoke and 'off-the-peg' historical costumes,
alongwith haberdashery and other hard-to-find accessories.
Suppliers
DeVere Yarns
http://www.devereyarns.co.uk/
Suppliers of quality filament silk, worsted wools, linens and
cottons. Mail order service available. Now with an online shop!
Benton & Johnson
http://www.bentonandjohnson.com
Suppliers of fine gold and silver threads for embroidery, etc.
Also supply items such as spangles. Mail order available.
Scottish Fibres
http://www.scottishfibres.co.uk/
Suppliers of wools, etc, and hand-turned tassel molds.
Finniwig Studios
http://www.finniwig.com
Suppliers of beautiful wooden weaving and braiding implements
- which are all hand finished.
Annie the Peddler
http://www.classhistory.co.uk/Annie/
Annie supplies fittings such as aiglets, buckles, etc, made to
order.
Re-enactment Groups / Resources
Your Wardrobe Unlock'd
Online, subscription-based magazine full of top-quality resources,
hints and tips for creating the perfect historical costume
Living History
http://www.livinghistory.co.uk
Forums, information and resources for re-enactors in the UK. All
periods.
The Household
http://www.thehousehold.org.uk
Sir William Gascoigne's Fellowship
http://www.gascoignes-fellowship.org.uk
Sir William Gascoigne's Fellowship is a small re-enactment group,
covering only 40 years of English history (1450 -1490).
Livery & Maintenance
http://www.liveryandmaintenance.org.uk
Livery and Maintenance is an umbrella organisation for a number
of late 15th century historical interpretation groups - with members
from across England - who depict the life of the period now known
as the Wars of the Roses (1450 - 1487)
Wars of the Roses Federation
http://www.wotrf.org
The Wars of the Roses Federation (WOTRF) is an umbrella group
comprising of approximately thirty-five mediaeval groups
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