Gina-BSilkwork, Passementerie & Costume Accessories

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
Your Wardrobe Unlock'd: the costume maker's companion

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