Bliaut

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Conventional usage of the word bliaut in the SCA refers to a garment known from the 12th century (actually possibly dating back to about 1060, and forwards to about 1210 in remote areas). This garment differs from the t-tunic that precedes and accompanies it in several ways. It appears to have been a court garment, ie. used on special occasions by those who could afford special garments used on days when not doing any physical labour. The body section of the