Clothing and Accessories
Accessories
A pendant based on extant jewelry. Created as an SCA award medallion.
Clothing Patterns
Sewing directions for tunics with funky arms
This pattern is similar to European patterns of the same time period. Here's a guide to sewing these tunics. pdf.
Hexagonal Necklines in the 11th Century?
A look at some extant images from the Fatimid period where the neckline appears to be "hexagonal" for both men and women.
Layers of clothing in the Middle East
a brief discussion of the layers of clothing worn during the Middle Ages.
Getting to know the patterns and choices influencing Middle Eastern garb of the Medieval period. pdf.
Middle Eastern urban man's outfit
Recreation of an urban Cairo man's outfit.
Middle Eastern urban woman's outfit
Recreation of an urban Cairo woman's ensemble.
Tunic with an embroidered necklace
Embroidered necklaces were adornments on clothing for both men and women. Here is my recreation of one.
Medieval Middle Eastern women's undergarments
A brief look at the base layer of clothing.
Cloaks and wraps of the Middle East
The over layer of clothing, covering all from weather and sight.
Cloaks and wraps: A detailed look and attempt to recreate one
The milhafa is a specific type of wrap in the Medieval Middle East.
Fatimid Pectoral Decoration in images?
A look at some interesting images of the Fatimid period which have an unidentified pectoral decoration.
Lustreware painted cup from the 11th century, depicting a woman. Identified as a woman because: 'isaba tied around the head (ropy thing); curls at the temples; matching bracelets on each wrist.
Museum of Islamic Art, Cairo. Item 15501.