Large linen coif/arming cap in red (dark)/white with 16th century bee & rose print

Description

This style of arming cap/coif was worn throughout the medieval times by all ages and classes.

A coif can be worn by itself to cover the head from sun or wind, to keep ones hair in place or as a nightcap at cold inside or outside camping events. Sometimes a coif was also combined with some kind of hat, cap or hood or a combination of cap and hood. Besides as every day garment it can also be used as arming cap for Heavy Fighting or Fencing as extra layer between helmet padding and head. It helps to keep longer hair in its place and out of the face.

Made from pre-washed 100% linen. I printed this lovely linen fabric by hand using a bee & rose stamp which I carved myself. The 16th century bee stamp is based on/inspired by artwork from the second half of the 16th century and the rose stamp is inspired by medieval artwork.

Large linen coif/arming cap in red (dark)/white with 16th century bee & rose print
Large size
2 part coif pattern
Height at front border – top seam to beginning of ties: ca. 10.25 inch
Width at bottom border – back seam to front border: ca. 8 inch;
Ties: ca. 12 inch long
Fabric: 100% linen, pre-washed – dark red – “Tawny port”
Machine-washable, hang to dry
Can be ironed on linen setting on the backside of the print
Made in Crestview, Florida, USA

Please note that the sizes can vary from head to head because of head shapes and sizes as well as used materials. Please keep in mind that photos sometimes can’t display the true colors. Every coif and print is slightly different and unique due to the handprinting process.