The 10th Century Rus (Byzantine Inspired) ensamble

[norsemans_honey]

Here is the sketch of the new outfit

Comments

[copper_oxide]

Your garb looked great. Thanks for posting some of the construction details.
And that is a wonderful picture of you.

Stunning!

[mindius]

I enjoyed your "play-by-play" description, and would love to see this beautiful gown in person. How did you make the headress?

Re: Stunning!

[norsemans_honey]

Making the Headdress (Kokoshnik)
with hanging pieces (Ryasna)

I started with a small used leather belt
cut it to fit and wrapped it all in a piece of fabric that I had cut (like regular clothing binding hand stitched on)

I stitched on a roll of cloth (sort of similar to felt) covered with more fabric

The rest of the band was just simple work
I have another image of this plain beaded band somewhere

The hanging bits were made from a petite concho belt and some coins shaped pieces that I found on etsy

not really very close to the gold ones that are period but has a similar effect

Bronwen

Winner!

[mindius]

Your fabulous garb won the populace choice at 12th night! Unfortunately, because of the last minute schedule change, we weren't able to announce it and present your prize. Please e-mail me at Melinda@calsportbike.com so I can tell you about the prize. And thank you again for the special " tour"!