Medieval Dress with Windows of Hell, Bliaut Amal, Blue/natural

Medieval Dress with Windows of Hell, Bliaut Amal, Blue/Natural Size S

Enjoy Medieval Dress with Windows of Hell, Bliaut Amal, Blue/Natural

Medieval dress with windows of hell, bliaut amal, blue/natural



This long medieval dress made of cotton fabric has a fitted cut and contrasting details. The side seams are open from the hip to the arm and have laces, allowing the women's dress to be individually tailored to the body. These side slits are called windows of hell because they reveal a view of the undergarment and were not well received by the Church. The laces have metal cords and can be easily passed through the embroidered eyelets. In the skirt section, so-called geren (fabric wedges) are inserted on the sides and in the center, creating a generous hem width. The flared sleeves and decorative stitching on the sleeve hems and around the windows give the dress a noble character.



The cut of the dress is typical of a bliaut (or bliaud ) and is based on the fashion of the 11th to 13th centuries. Whereas women's clothing had previously been rather loose and concealed the body's contours, clothing now increasingly clung to the body. The bliaut was originally a courtly outer garment because flared sleeves were impractical for work. Over time, this style of dress also became established among the middle class, but usually with narrow sleeves. The bliaut was not only worn by women; men also wore this outer garment, albeit in a knee-length version.

The characteristic features of the bliaut are the hellish windows in the waist area and the flared sleeves. The hellish windows initially resembled large armholes and grew larger over time until they finally ended at the hips. Trumpet sleeves also took on exaggerated shapes, some of which reached the floor. The bliaut was usually combined with a slip dress, a veil, and a narrow belt.



Depictions of a bliaut from that period can be found, for example, in the Sant'Elena fresco in the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Milan and in the Hortus Deliciarum , an encyclopedic work dating from the late 12th century.



Details:

- Available sizes: s, m, l, xl, xxl

- Color: blue/natural (also available: red/black, brown)

- Material: 100% cotton

- Total length for size M: approx. 145 cm (measured from the highest point of the shoulder)

- Care instructions: Machine wash at 40°C, gentle cycle, do not tumble dry. We recommend washing the dress separately.





How to find the right size:

To determine your dress size based on your body measurements, measure horizontally at the widest point. For dresses, use your bust measurement as a guide. If you're between sizes, we recommend choosing the larger size. The cut includes comfort inserts.


Please note:

Only the dress is sold here! Other items are available separately in our online store. We recommend always wearing an underdress or blouse underneath.


As authentic as possible, as modern as necessary!

This medieval dress is part of the Battle-Merchant collection of historical and medieval clothing for men, women, and children. From the first drawing to the last stitch, this garment was planned, designed, and made with authentic craftsmanship and special attention to detail. When it comes to our clothing, we base it more or less exactly on historical models, burial finds, or museum pieces, if they exist. We keep alterations to a minimum, for example, to accommodate current sizes and working methods. See for yourself!

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