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Our knowledge about medieval '''Irish costume''' is rather scanty, because there is little surviving evidence for Irish costume, and what survives is fairly controversial. Anyone wanting to reconstruct Irish costume will have to be prepared to do a lot more research and experimentation than for other periods/localities, especially for earier periods where information is ''very'' scanty.
Our knowledge about medieval '''Irish costume''' is rather scanty, because there is little surviving evidence for Irish costume, and what survives is fairly controversial. Anyone wanting to reconstruct Irish costume will have to be prepared to do a lot more research and experimentation than for other periods/localities, especially for earlier periods where information is ''very'' scanty.


==Irish Costume Through Time==
==Irish Costume Through Time==
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*[http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/irish/ reconstructinghistory - irish] - a very comprehensive and well researched site of mediaeval irish costume
*[http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/irish/ reconstructinghistory - irish] - a very comprehensive and well researched site of mediaeval irish costume
*[http://www.gotg.org/dress/ an overview]
*[http://www.gotg.org/dress/ an overview]




===Early Period c0-1000AD===
===Early Period c0-1000AD===
[[leine]] and [[brat]] worn by kings in symbolic ways until about 1000
[[Leine]] and [[brat]] were worn by kings in symbolic ways until about 1000
meanwhile shorter tunics were also being worn for practical purposes
meanwhile shorter [[tunic]]s were also being worn for practical purposes.


''References:''
''References:''
*Henry, Francoise, 1965, "Irish art in the early Christian period, (to 800 A.D.)"
*Henry, Francoise, 1965, "Irish art in the early Christian period, (to 800 A.D.)"
*Henry, Francoise, 1967, "Irish art during the Viking invasions, 800-1020 ad"
*Henry, Francoise, 1967, "Irish art during the Viking invasions, 800-1020 ad"
*Margaret Williams "Dressing the Part: Depictions of Noble Costume in Irish High Crosses"in "Encountering medieval textiles and dress : objects, texts, images" (2002) edited by Desiree G. Koslin and Janet SnyderISBN 312293771 or 0312293771
*Margaret Williams, "Dressing the Part: Depictions of Noble Costume in Irish High Crosses" in "Encountering medieval textiles and dress : objects, texts, images" (2002), edited by Desiree G. Koslin and Janet Snyder, ISBN 312293771 or ISBN 0312293771
*[http://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/highcrosses/intro.html Some images of irish high crosses online]
*[http://www.bluffton.edu/~sullivanm/highcrosses/intro.html Some online images of irish high crosses]


===Norman era Ireland 1100-1200===
===Norman-era Ireland 1100-1200===
Statuary still shows legendary kings in the Leine and Brat, however this may be well out of fashion and just used to show the figures as legendary kings.
Statuary still shows legendary kings in the [[leine]] and [[brat]], however this may be well out of fashion and just used to show the figures as legendary kings.


Other statues depict garments which could be t-tunics (or belted up leine's), and also some appear to show priestly garb, similar to english priestly garb or this era. Women appear rarely in statuary. Much more research is needed into this period, but results may be inconclusive due to unclear depictions and the small quantity of evidence.
Other statues depict garments which could be [[t-tunic]]s (or belted up leine's), and also some appear to show [[priestly garb]], similar to [[England|English]] priestly garb or this era. Women appear rarely in statuary. Much more research is needed into this period, but results may be inconclusive due to unclear depictions and the small quantity of evidence.


''References:''
''References:''
*Henry, Francoise, 1970,"Irish art in the Romanesque period (1020-1170 A.D.)" ISBN 0801405262
*Henry, Francoise, 1970,"Irish art in the Romanesque period (1020-1170 A.D.)" ISBN 0801405262




===1200-1400===
===1200-1400===
coathardies in the 14th Century (eg Moy bog gown)
[[Coathardie]]s in the [[14th Century]] (eg. [[Moy bog gown]]).


''References:''
''References:''
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===1400-1600===
===1400-1600===
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Throughout most of this period, it also appears that some Irish were wearing clothing based on the fashions in England, rather than based on traditional Irish construction.

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Throughout most of this period, It also appears that some irish were wearing clothing based on the fashions in england, rather than based on traditional irish construction.


==Extant Garments==
==Extant Garments==

There are very few medieval irish costumes which have survived to the modern day. Those known are:
There are very few medieval Irish costumes which have survived to the modern day. Those known are:


===Women's Garments===
===Women's Garments===
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*[[Dungiven Jacket|Dungiven Jacket]] - late [[16th Century]]
*[[Dungiven Jacket|Dungiven Jacket]] - late [[16th Century]]
**http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/irish/dungiven.html
**http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/irish/dungiven.html
*[[Kilcommon Costume|Kilcommon Costume]] - late 16th or early 17th Century
*[[Kilcommon Costume|Kilcommon Costume]] - late 16th or early [[17th Century]]
**http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/irish/kilcommon.html
**http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/irish/kilcommon.html


==Construction Details==
==Construction Details==
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There are few good sources which will tell you how to


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There are few good sources which will tell you how to make [[leine]]s or the [[Dungiven Jacket]], but ....
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Beware of sites which use drawstrings, tartans.

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Beware of sites which use [[drawstring]]s, [[tartan]]s.


A few sites dealing with reconstucting the above extant garments are listed under the above extant garments, however such instructions are generally more like guidelines and tips for experienced sewers and pattern makers.
A few sites dealing with reconstucting the above extant garments are listed under the above extant garments, however such instructions are generally more like guidelines and tips for experienced sewers and pattern makers.


Reconstructing History also will be offering patterns for late period irish garb in early 2004 through [http://www.grannd.com/rhpatterns.shtml#rh_irish]. Given their excellent reputation for research and interpretation, these patterns will probably be invaluable and good value for the price.
Reconstructing History also will be offering patterns for late period Irish garb in early 2004 through [http://www.grannd.com/rhpatterns.shtml#rh_irish www.grannd.com/rhpatterns.shtml#rh_irish]. Given their excellent reputation for research and interpretation, these patterns will probably be invaluable and good value for the price.

Revision as of 22:32, 17 June 2004

Our knowledge about medieval Irish costume is rather scanty, because there is little surviving evidence for Irish costume, and what survives is fairly controversial. Anyone wanting to reconstruct Irish costume will have to be prepared to do a lot more research and experimentation than for other periods/localities, especially for earlier periods where information is very scanty.

Irish Costume Through Time

Overviews:

Early Period c0-1000AD

Leine and brat were worn by kings in symbolic ways until about 1000 meanwhile shorter tunics were also being worn for practical purposes.

References:

  • Henry, Francoise, 1965, "Irish art in the early Christian period, (to 800 A.D.)"
  • Henry, Francoise, 1967, "Irish art during the Viking invasions, 800-1020 ad"
  • Margaret Williams, "Dressing the Part: Depictions of Noble Costume in Irish High Crosses" in "Encountering medieval textiles and dress : objects, texts, images" (2002), edited by Desiree G. Koslin and Janet Snyder, ISBN 312293771 or ISBN 0312293771
  • Some online images of irish high crosses

Norman-era Ireland 1100-1200

Statuary still shows legendary kings in the leine and brat, however this may be well out of fashion and just used to show the figures as legendary kings.

Other statues depict garments which could be t-tunics (or belted up leine's), and also some appear to show priestly garb, similar to English priestly garb or this era. Women appear rarely in statuary. Much more research is needed into this period, but results may be inconclusive due to unclear depictions and the small quantity of evidence.

References:

  • Henry, Francoise, 1970,"Irish art in the Romanesque period (1020-1170 A.D.)" ISBN 0801405262

1200-1400

Coathardies in the 14th Century (eg. Moy bog gown).

References:

1400-1600

Throughout most of this period, it also appears that some Irish were wearing clothing based on the fashions in England, rather than based on traditional Irish construction.

Extant Garments

There are very few medieval Irish costumes which have survived to the modern day. Those known are:

Women's Garments

Men's Garments

Construction Details

There are few good sources which will tell you how to make leines or the Dungiven Jacket, but ....

Beware of sites which use drawstrings, tartans.

A few sites dealing with reconstucting the above extant garments are listed under the above extant garments, however such instructions are generally more like guidelines and tips for experienced sewers and pattern makers.

Reconstructing History also will be offering patterns for late period Irish garb in early 2004 through www.grannd.com/rhpatterns.shtml#rh_irish. Given their excellent reputation for research and interpretation, these patterns will probably be invaluable and good value for the price.

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