Monthly Archives: June 2020

An Eleventh-Century Englishwoman’s Cyrtel, part IV

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Nolie Alcarturiel

Continuing from last time with the tale of how I actually made the thing. . .    When I had put in the two side gores and seen how uneven my hem was, I nearly despaired, but finally gave in and … Continue reading →

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An Eleventh-Century Englishwoman’s Cyrtel, part III

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Nolie Alcarturiel

Making documentation Historical attitude versus accuracy – materials – methods    Originally my main reference picture was the Virgin in the Annunciation from the Benedictional, which I raved over earlier: her cyrtel looked so comfy, and was also without the pointed … Continue reading →

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Due to Technical Difficulties

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Nolie Alcarturiel

the third post in the Black Wasp garb series did not go up today, for which I apologize. You see, I only just properly got home. My sister came over when she got off work, and I hurried home from … Continue reading →

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