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RENAISSANCE and MEDIEVAL COSTUMES
 The days of Knights and Noblemen, a
Lady-in-waiting and her Queen.. Little Princes and Princesses running
around the Castle halls. Days of Honor and Romance.. What an exciting
time to visit if you may.
 Today,
Renaissance and/or Medieval Fairs and Festivals are very popular. The
MAIN thing about Medieval Events and Activities, is that if one wishes
to participate in any Festival Activities one should dress as
someone from that period of time. Even if you don't wish to join in in
activities offered, it's fun to simply be an observer and add to the
color of the festival by donning a Renaissance Costume. Adults and
Children alike will enjoy dressing up in the "garb", as it's referred
to by the Medieval pros, of Medieval times. Through this
page..and the stores you are taken to... you will find everything from
Suits of Armor, to a Kings
Crown. From a Merchants simple garb, to a child Prince's Royal
Robes.
Below is a
painting by J.M. Wright it is a "Portrait of Lady Castlemaine". The
painting gives a hint of the lush and beautiful materials used for the
clothing of the day.
 The EVENTS of the Renaissance Days are numerous. They usually surround a Festival or Fair where Merchants gather to sell Renaissance/Medieval wares while patrons are entertained by wandering Musicians, Jugglers, and Bellydancers. An activity might be an Archery Competition or Jousting on War Horses. For the children and more mild-hearted adults there are Marionette Shows, Arts and Crafts to admire and purchase. The most fun of it all is to become a part of this ancient backdrop. BECOME a Dashing Knight or dress in a Merchant Costume and hawk your crafts in one of the many booths to be rented at the fair. Become a Renaissance Maiden and your friend or mate..well..Shall we make him KING? ~Click
on the photo of
the Costume you like and you will be whisked away to that costume in
the on line store where it may be purchased.
And WHAT, would Medieval
times be without that big ole heavy suit of Armour that some Knights
wore into battle...  Check out costumeman.com at FrankBees for the above Renaissance Costumes and many more. He also supplies LOTS of Accessories for your Medieval Costuming needs.    The little animation above is a catapult. An ancient weapon used for tossing large rocks or chunks of wood or other debris at the walls and doors of the castle in hopes to toppling them to have easy access at what and whom lie within. The debris also played Holy Heck when lobbed and landed upon someones noggin Ü .  Below is one of the best
Renaissance Period Outfitters of Garb and Accessories that I could
find
here on the Internet. If you adore this period of time as I
do it will seem
like a treasure hunt. The Tudor Shoppe carries MANY beautiful
and period-accurate
things.
  Click on
this banner
above to go directly to the Storefront the Tudor Shoppe where you will
find the clothing posted below and
much MUCH more. OR FIRST Scroll slowly down and I will show
you
some great Garb, Outfits, Gowns, Undergarments, and Other Renaissance
Accessories just below. (I will add to this section as my time,and
energy, allows ).
The Tudor Shoppe has Dresses and Gowns and anything and everything that could or DOES go with a Lady..or shall I say a "woman"..or maybe I should say a "female" because they have all of the things a little princess would require also. They also have fine wears for the She who's in the mood for some Tomboyish fun. There are pirate garbs for woman who love a little daring-do. You can play the wealthy "Lady" or you can enjoy the more ENTERTAINING life...as a Barmaid. It all comes down to MOOD I think. From knickers to jewelry this Shoppe has it ALL....Go check it out... I think you'll be pleased. Here are a few more of their wares.
Men also won't be disappointed. From a Hooded Robin...To the Kings own Knights. It will be romantic to the ladies, like it or not! Our feelings aside though...Think of the fun you will have at the jousting matches at the faires...as either a jouster or just a member of the onlooking crowd. Stop over at the local pub for a mug of your favorite mead and checkout the barmaids...if you dare :-).. for I hear they are a fiesty few. Don't forget to check out the Tudor Shoppe for your weaponry also.. (If you don't find what you want at this shoppe you will find more further down this page). Here are examples of some more Garbware you will find at this Renaissance/Medieval Shoppe:
Click
on ANY item and you will be swooped away to the Tudor Shoppe
and
that exact Item. (You may want to bookmark this site/put it in your
"Favorites" so you can find your way back here if you wish)
  While on the topic of Renaissance/Medieval Garb, specifically from the Tudor Shoppe, let me put up something they carry for those of you who are "creative", have some sewing skills, and the time..AND patience... to do something as rewarding as putting together Homemade Renaissance Garb . Making your OWN Renaissance Garb could REALLY be exciting I think. I would be tempted to add my own special touches and thereby "personalizing" my creations. What FUN it could be! and I can only imagine the money saved by putting your own labor into such a cool project. That said...Here are just a few of the "Easy" Renaissance Clothing (or GARB) Patterns carried by The Tudor Shoppe:   Peasant Bodice Elizabethan Tabbed Corset   Elizabethan Doublet Renaissance Breeches As I said above..these are only a FEW of the Patterns you will find at the Tudor Shoppe. I am quite sure you would find every pattern and instruction to put together a great Renaissance Garb ("set"? of Garb...? hmmmm ...) for your next Renaissance Days Event. ********************************************
:-)) My VERY Favorites from the Renaissance Period are the "Circlets". I can imagine using something exactly like this to build a wedding veil...for WHATEVER period in time it happens to be : -)
  
 
   IF, however, you are feeling even MORE "Regal"...even "ROYAL"..Here is the Headwear for you:    
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Here's a picture of a Medieval Juggler. ...Taken at a Renaissance fair in Palm Springs, California, sometime in the 1990's.
When I think of the Medieval/Renaissance Period...It brings back memories of MY childhood when my Mom would take me to the THEATRE to see MOVIES (YES! There WERE "Moving Pictures" when I was a child! :-). My fondest Movie memories are of Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White". Basically Fantasies taking place in times of Castles and Princes/Princesses; Magic and Fairies. I have some Costumes to show you that are Renaissance/Medieval...but also lean a bit toward the "Fantasy" that storytellers have created of time that. There are some beautiful garments here, as well as Accessories...I think you'll like what you see below. I do. The Pyramid Collection
Tavern Wench Ensamble
Celtic Dragon Renaissance Cape 
Juliet Top
 Baroque Purple Prose Dress (Ajustable Skirt)  Brocaded Tapestry Gown  Brocade & Velvet Dress  Legacy Brocaded Coat  Edward's Men's Shoes  Balustrade Jacket  Heart & Lily Top  Ginger Crochet Top & Choker  White Flutterby Top  Midnight Garden Dress  Azure Lace Top  Cinched Romance Blouse  Studded Hip Belt
 Hooded Velvet Robe   Purple and Red Reversable Cape  Purple and Emerald Reversable Cape  Sorcerers Robe  BIG Renaissance Shirt  Velvet Bard Shirt  Renaissance Ensamble  Renaissance Boots  Sequined Renaissance Blouse  Taffeta & Velvet Dress  White Pirate Queen Dress  Pirate Queen Boots Mens Buccaneer Boots  Black Suede Weskit  Garnet Vest  Handkerchief Sleeved Blouse (perfect to wear with (above)Garnet Vest)  Velvet Moonbeam Dress Perfect Set above and below  Velvet Reversible Capelet  Lace Sleeved Bustier (w/Thong)  Ruffled Bustier Tops  Cotton Cargo Skirt  Ribboned Bark Skirt  Cross Ribboned Top  Coat-tailed Sweater  Purple Brocade Jacket  Regency Waistcoat  Pleated Diva Jacket  Ebony Hooded Poncho  Laces and Lace Boots  Forest Finery Top  Forest Fire Skirt  Black Embroider and Lace Top ~~~ (Be sure to check out "Steampunk" clothing a little further down) ~~~~~~~~~ Now, I know this is a NON-ISSUE for men, but LADIES, even "Renaissance" Ladies May enjoy the convenience a PURSE provides. Check out a few from the Pyramid Collection:  Midori-Green Purse  Beaded Sequin Purse  Glass Purse ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is a TON of beautiful. I mean BEAUTIFUL Jewelry at The Pyramid Collection. Much of is is more..Fantasy/Earth Mother style bobbles..so I will have more Jewelry in the Fantasy section. (as soon as I can get to it) for now..see below.. and of course..browse store Dragon Earwrap  Renaissance Poison Ring  Turquoise, Peridot, & Tiger Eye Leather Cuff  Renaissance Scrying Pendant  Copper Scrolled Earrings ~~~~~ Below are Clothing that go by "Steampunk" (FYI "Steampunk"= Polar Explorers) OR some call it "Deadwood" This clothing style usually involves lots of old time Buckles, Grommets, D-rings, and Canvas Straps. The style..being WAY COOL has been adopted by Renaissance Faire Folk. And THAT, my friends, is why I am posting the clothing on this page. Look below and TELL ME it isn't a cool style!  Click on the outfit and it will take you to the Cincher Top. Click the LINK just below for the skirt. Buckled Skirt  Steampunk Buckle Dress  Corinth Steampunk Dress  Steampunk Buckle Jacket Steampunk Machinists Goggles  Steampunk Ring  Solar Explorer Sun Goggles  Gaiter Button Leg Warmers I will be posting more from the Pyramid Collection as I am made aware of new items. AND I will be posting Products from the Pyramid Collection on the Fantasy Page (Fairiewear?) and also in the usual SCARY sections as this place is rich with Vampwear and Witchwear (and accessories TOO!) ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Click on
the pictures below to find great Medieval and
Renaissance Costumes and
MORE
at:
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As I have probably said
more than once ...I will add to this
section as time allows and as new products become available.
Once satisfactorily "garbbed" .....Take a
step back to ancient times…Find Renaissance Events near you by using an
Online EVENTS Locator like the one here:
EventCrazy.com
OR
I
haven't tried this Events Locator much but it seems
to be "Festival " oriented: Festival Network
Online
As I travel forward with
this site I will have more online Costume Stores..and other
fun links listed...So please check back from time to time for any of
your Costume
needs.
And
remember....Please send Costume PICTURES of yourself and your
family.
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