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Linen coif with one seam

Linen coif with one seam

Century: XIII, XIV, XV

CODE	Material	Standard ? × SPES products - technology & methods of manufacturing Machine-made standard - products with visible signs of using modern methods and tools in their production; e.g. visible outside and inside seams in clothing made with the use of a machine. Mixed standard - products with visible signs of using both modern and traditional methods and tools in their production; e.g. main, inside seams in clothing are made with the use of a machine while outside stitches and details are sewn by hand. Hand-made standard - goods with visible signs of using only traditional methods and tools in their production; e.g. all seams in clothing are sewn by hand. *NOTE. We always use high quality materials and fabrics while making our products - the above standards of their production are not related to the materials used.	Price
GMIE1587	Underwear linen	Machine-made	5.50 EUR
GMlR1589	Underwear linen	Hand-made	15.00 EUR
GMlS1588	Underwear linen	Mixed	8.00 EUR

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The most basic piece of medieval man's clothing, next to the shirt and braies, was the coif. It was made of the same material as the rest of the underwear. Most often, it was sewn from two parts, joined in the middle with one seam. Medieval coif in this form has just been added to our offer.

Using historical sources, we have prepared a linen medieval coif, slightly different from the product available in our store so far. It looks similar, but differs from it in construction. Instead of two, it has only one seam at the top. However, this version fulfills the same role as the original. It is worn on the head during almost every activity, e.g. when working in the field, staying in a medieval camp or during preparation for a tournament. It can be used as the first protective layer before putting on a quilted hood and a knight's helmet.

Our linen coifs are sewn from two types of linen: white or natural. However, if you need a cap in a different color, check our sampler and add information about this change in the order comment.

This medieval headpiece is available in four sizes + custom.

*Please specify the chosen size in Additional Information while ordering.

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Historical references for a linen coif with one seam

This type of bonnet is easy to find in medieval iconography. The earliest designs date back as far as the 10th century. However, the most famous representation of one-seam coifs are those presented on the pages of the so-called Morgan Bible from 1240-1250. Similar headpieces can be found in the Book of Hours from 1275-1300.