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Stickelchen Cap (Worn by Anne of Cleves and other North Rhine Women in the 16th Century)

The cap is a “Stickelchen.” We get this name from Albrecht Durer, who labeled one of his drawings with it. Also,  the inventories of the area around Cologne (in North Rhine-Westphalia) list them by this name. The Stickelchen appears to be made of several layers, as follows: A forehead cloth. This is likely a wide band of silk that wraps around… (more…)

German Split-Brim Beret Hat Tutorial

One of the iconic German hats seen in paintings and woodcuts is an oversized, brimmed hat with cuts/overlaps in the fold of the brim. They appear frequently in Cranach paintings, for example. To my knowledge this hat has no name, so I’m naming it the German Split-Brim Beret! Knitted versions of this hat, or ones very like it, appear in… (more…)

Pink and Brown 1515 Swabian Dekollete Gown

Several years ago I purchased 8 yards of beautiful pink damask fabric in 100% cotton. On a separate fabric buying trip, I found a lovely shade of brown velveteen, also 100% cotton. I held onto both, waiting for just the right way to use these yummy fabrics. Little did I know I’d wake up one morning with the bright idea… (more…)

German Tellerbarret Make-and-Take Class This Saturday, November 2 at RUM

This Saturday I’ll be teaching my German Tellerbarret Make-and-Take Class at RUM (Royal University of the Midrealm) from 11-1 pm. This year, Royal University of the Midrealm is located at Cleveland Central Catholic High School and St. Stanislaus Church Social Hall, 6550 Baxter Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105 — there is a $12 entry fee ($17 for non-members). If you’re not… (more…)

German Landsknecht Beret (a.k.a. The Starfish Hat)

Of the many hats worn by Germans in the 16th century, the beret — often called the Starfish hat by enthusiasts — is one of the more iconic. It’s nickname comes from the broad loops that are arrayed around the hat like, well, a starfish I suppose. Another version of the beret, known as the schlappe, has ear flaps as… (more…)