Describes the making and wearing of clothing in the Middle Ages.

“A sumptuously illustrated compact volume which uses full colour images and the accented gold of illuminated manuscripts to full advantage. . . . [This book]

The best new research on medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a range of disciplines and with a special focus on reconstruction.

Examines the role of clothing in medieval society and discusses trends in clothing styles and the characteristic dress of different classes of people.

During the medieval period, people invested heavily in looking good. The finest fashions demanded careful chemistry and compounds imported from great distances