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

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

First volume in new series dedicated to medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a range of disciplines and with a special focus on reconstruction and re-en

This absorbing survey of medieval clothing makes an important and unique contribution to our understanding of the cultural and social conditions of western Euro

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