medieval hood greta green Zwaardtassen The shirt is made of

The shirt is made of cotton

Aventails like this were worn all over Europe during the 15th and 16th century

tentharingen en scheerlijnen

A similar original was found in the historic city of London and is now part of the Museum of London collection

medieval hood greta green Zwaardtassen The shirt is made ofThe "Greta" maid's hood offers an easy way to "get under the hood". This saying derives from the medieval custom that women hid their hair braided under a bonnet from the time they got married. The "Greta" maid's hood is ideal for depicting women of the common people. From the farmer's wife to the servant at court. It can be decorated with ribbons, braid or lace. It also cuts a fine figure at medieval markets.