Category Archives: research

East Slavs Towels

Introduction Quite some time ago, I was challenged with a task – create towels for a knight’s vigil that a historically accurate for the future knight persona – Rus Woman, XII century. This request came from a good person for a good person, and I certainly did not want to disappoint them. However, I hadContinue reading “East Slavs Towels”

Rus Noble Warrior Banner

“Let God lead my Heart, and my King lead my Sword.” This is the banner that was prepared for the competition in 2019 – “On the Kings’ Road.” Please, note that the banner presented is not a replica of the research findings due to material accessibility and tools unavailability. My goal was to make asContinue reading “Rus Noble Warrior Banner”

Schembart Carnival – White Bycocket Hat with hand stitch embroidery and central seed beads embroidered jewel.

Short Summary Period: late XV century – early XVI century Place: Germany  Source of inspiration: Nuremberg’s Schembart Carnival (fig. 1) Materials used in the original (probably): wool felt, gold, silk ribbon Materials used in replica: Opal cabochon, Gold and silver seed beads (sizes 11/0, 15/0, 6/0), Duo seed beads, wool, cotton, silk ribbon My goalContinue reading “Schembart Carnival – White Bycocket Hat with hand stitch embroidery and central seed beads embroidered jewel.”

The central heart-shaped head accessory replica

Short Summary Name: Central Jewel from the Headdress Period: late XIV century – early XV century Place: France, Bavaria, Portugal  Source of inspiration: Portrait of Marguerite de Bavière Materials used in the original (probably): Ruby, gold, pearls Materials used in replica:  Gold Seed beads (sizes 11/0, 15/0, 6/0), pearls, Swarovski crystals. My goal was toContinue reading “The central heart-shaped head accessory replica”

History of Roman Empire for Dummies from Dummy

Funding of Rome The entire world uses Latin letters. Half of the world speaks Latin-based languages. Their art inspired the renaissance. Most of their scientific discoveries either lived too long or are still used as axioms. During the Roman Empire, most of the civilized world was included within their borders. Pax Romana (the roman world)Continue reading “History of Roman Empire for Dummies from Dummy”