Product description
This 15th century headdress is based on a 1430 painting by the great late medieval painter Jan van Eyck: Man with the Blue Chaperon. Van Eyck painted several portraits of people wearing a chaperon, a common headdress in the Middle Ages. A well-known example is Portrait of a Man with a Red Turban, probably a self-portrait. In that painting, Van Eyck used the chaperon as a turban.
The chaperon was a hood that fell to the shoulders, covering both the head and neck while leaving the face uncovered. Early in the Middle Ages, poor people wore it most commonly, but from the 14th century it grew popular among wealthier classes too.
This high quality chaperon is perfect for late medieval reenactment.
Product details
Product details:
Material: 100% wool;
Colour: blue;
Washing: Hand wash in cold temperature or use a delicate wash program in the machine;
Drying: Air dry by laying flat in the shade to maintain colour and shape.;
Ironing: Iron at a low temperature if necessary, or use steam to remove wrinkles.;
Spot cleaning: For small stains, gently dab with a damp cloth and mild soap.;
Based on historical originals
