A Wandering Elf
  • A Wandering Elf
  • Blog: My Journey
  • Iron Age Celtic Studies
  • A Wandering Elf in the Woods
  • Classes
  • Resources: Sheep & Wool
  • Resources: Costume and Textiles
  • Resources: Migration Era
  • Resources: Historic Glass Beads

A Wandering Elf

My original site exploring both Viking Age textiles and clothing and discussing topics relevant to the SCA.

Quick Link to Viking Textiles

Even more Headcoverings ;-)

8/27/2018

33 Comments

 
In case anyone here hasn't figured it out, I love exploring different types of headcoverings for my period clothing.  I agree with others about how a headcovering (or proper hairstyle) can really complete the look of any historic costume, but I really love the experimental archaeology factor that comes with testing different things that work (or don't work) for my Norse kit.

I have mentioned before that so far my favorite headcoverings are sheer, fine wool.  The drape of a wool veil is fluid and beautiful.  I still have many linen veils, cloths and caps as well that I use.  Some of these items I have woven myself, but I also purchase handwoven and commercial items from others to try them out (and share my findings here).  So I have two new findings I want to show off today.

The first is that I bought two new veils for my new Slavic dress at Pennsic from Feed the Ravens.  A light blue one is 80% merino and 20% viscose.  This thing drapes beautifully and is very soft against my face and neck.  Unfortunately, the only photos I have of it were during Atlantian Court, where I wrapped my head just outside of the building, and the drape was a little snug, but I truly love both this outfit and headcovering.  (The temple rings and band also came from Feed the Ravens.  Note that their shop is offline for the rest of August, but they will be back soon!)  I also got a silk blend veil from them that I plan to use in a similar fashion.  These fine cloths would also work well with Norse headdress.
Picture
Yes, I am making a goofy face. I was speaking during an elevation and was trying not to cry! lol This is the light blue merino blen veil. (Photo credit to Llwyd Aldrydd)
Picture
When I came home from Pennsic, I was searching Etsy for something totally unrelated to sheer fine cloth and came across some very fine, open weave, linen scarves that I thought would work perfectly for veils or headcoverings.  The price was fantastic so I ordered several to check them out.  The vendor is LinenWorld8 and I am delighted with the quality of what I received.  

The solid burgundy one is a bit more fine than the three with the strips on the edges.  These will be cool and comfortable but do not have the glorious drape of wool, so I will likely cut them down into smaller rectangular veils, headbands or caps.

I actually need to sort through my bin of veils this fall and start to resize some of the pieces that are too large right now to use in the manner I prefer.  Hopefully I can also pick up some more interesting textiles for headcoverings in the coming year as well!

To see all of my articles discussing headcoverings, click here: awanderingelf.weebly.com/blog-my-journey/category/headcoverings
Picture
Picture
Picture
33 Comments
Catherine Raymond link
9/9/2018 10:48:19 am

Inspired by your article, I bought one of the translucent linen scarves from linenworld8 (in white), figuring that I might make it into a D-shaped veil. However, having received it, I think I'm better off wearing it as it is. The fabric is stiff enough that it would be hard to do a rolled-hem on a D-shaped piece of it, and I rather like the fringe--it reminds me of the sketches I've seen of the Dublin VA finds (although those veils are shorter than 28" by 74").

Reply
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR WEDDING RINGS link
9/29/2018 01:47:53 am

Great Article

Reply
Live Cam Girls link
3/9/2023 01:38:32 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog!

Reply
A levels link
3/24/2023 06:51:13 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog!

Reply
ladies leather biker jacket link
12/31/2023 08:10:39 pm

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog!

Reply
wedding dresses cary nc link
1/30/2024 07:10:33 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar.. thanks for a great blog!

Reply
Manchester City link
3/21/2024 07:54:15 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog!

Reply
heated hoodies for men link
4/3/2024 01:23:03 pm

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog! <a href='https://www.archibaldfrederitch.shop/' title='heated hoodies for men'>heated hoodies for men</a>

Reply
Telehealth Platform link
4/4/2024 08:15:35 pm

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar.. thanks for a great blog! <a href='https://careniva.com/' title='Telehealth Platform'>Telehealth Platform</a>

Reply
https://www.watersolubleplastics.com/products-35120 link
4/22/2024 03:10:59 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog!

Reply
aptekcables link
4/22/2024 03:41:28 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog!

Reply
www.aptekcables.com/ link
4/22/2024 03:57:06 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog!

Reply
https://www.weighinginstru.com/analytical-balance-g-13.html link
4/22/2024 04:54:02 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog! <a href="https://www.weighinginstru.com/analytical-balance-g-13.html">https://www.weighinginstru.com/analytical-balance-g-13.html</a>

Reply
www.crownadhesivetape.com link
4/23/2024 04:13:46 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog! <a href="https://www.crownadhesivetape.com">www.crownadhesivetape.com</a>

Reply
www.ftsystems.nl/ link
5/18/2024 07:18:51 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog! <a href='https://ftsystems.nl/' title='www.ftsystems.nl/'>www.ftsystems.nl/</a>

Reply
hard serve link
6/3/2024 11:54:26 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog! <a href='http://www.seagullssweets.com' title='hard serve'>hard serve</a>

Reply
afirmax rubbish removal link
6/26/2024 08:19:45 am

Thanks for sharing such information <a href='https://afirmaxrubbishremoval.co.uk/' title='www.afirmaxrubbishremoval.co.uk/'>www.afirmaxrubbishremoval.co.uk/</a>

Reply
asphalt paving link
7/3/2024 07:28:38 am

Thanks for sharing such information <a href='https://geopaving.com/' title='asphalt paving'>asphalt paving</a>

Reply
95storage link
7/3/2024 07:31:10 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog! <a href='https://www.95storage.com/' title='https://www.95storage.com/'>https://www.95storage.com/</a>

Reply
rebellens link
7/23/2024 12:45:54 pm

Thanks for sharing such information <a href='https://rebellens.nl/' title='rebellens.nl'>rebellens.nl</a>

Reply
ourmindcoaching link
7/26/2024 05:31:52 am

Thanks for sharing such information <a href='https://ourmindcoaching.com/' title='ourmindcoaching.com/'>ourmindcoaching.com/</a>

Reply
https://sloanplumbing.biz/ link
8/31/2024 07:41:45 am

I really appreciate the depth of insight in this post <a href='https://sloanplumbing.biz/' title='https://sloanplumbing.biz/'>https://sloanplumbing.biz/</a>

Reply
plumber bristol link
9/8/2024 02:46:20 pm

Thanks for sharing great post <a href='https://maps.app.goo.gl/zYew6gCb4DEnRBc79' title='plumber bristol'>plumber bristol</a>

Reply
2ufuel link
10/5/2024 11:51:37 am

Thanks for sharing such information <a href='http://www.2ufuel.com/' title='2ufuel.com'>2ufuel.com</a>

Reply
landscaping in houston link
10/16/2024 02:49:13 am

This blog is Informative! Keep on sharing. Thank You! <a href='https://safari-landscape.com/' title='landscaping in houston'>landscaping in houston</a>

Reply
Medicare Supplement link
10/16/2024 04:01:58 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar.. thanks for a great blog! <a href='https://kvsinsurance.com/' title='Medicare Supplement'>Medicare Supplement</a>

Reply
celebswith link
10/30/2024 02:02:12 pm

The article posted was very informative and useful. You people are doing a great job. <a href='https://celebswith.com/10-famous-women-living-with-turner-syndrome/' title='celebswith'>celebswith</a>

Reply
fast funding for real estate link
11/5/2024 09:00:41 am

Thanks for sharing such information <a href='https://www.tranquilitycrefunding.com/' title='fast funding for real estate'>fast funding for real estate</a>

Reply
Transporte Santo Domingo punta cana link
11/8/2024 09:11:02 am

I have bookmarked your blog, the articles are way better than other similar blogs.. thanks for a great blog! <a href='https://www.transportandord.com/' title='Transporte Santo Domingo punta cana'>Transporte Santo Domingo punta cana</a>

Reply
geopaving link
11/10/2024 01:55:18 pm

Really I am very impressed with this post. Just awesome, I haven’t any word to appreciate this post <a href='https://geopaving.com/services/sealcoating-slurry-seal/' title='www.geopaving.com/'>www.geopaving.com/</a>

Reply
Hersham Taxis link
11/21/2024 05:32:54 am

Thanks for sharing such information <a href='https://taxihersham.com' title='Hersham Taxis'>Hersham Taxis</a>

Reply
Bosch Refrigerator repair link
12/3/2024 10:51:23 am

Thanks for sharing such information <a href='https://boschhomerepairservice.com' title='Bosch Refrigerator repair'>Bosch Refrigerator repair</a>

Reply
local roofing contractors near me link
12/6/2024 01:07:26 pm

Thanks for sharing such information <a href='https://checkmarkexteriors.com/' title='local roofing contractors near me'>local roofing contractors near me</a>

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    About Me

    I am mother to a billion cats and am on journey to recreate the past via costume, textiles, culture and food.

    A Wandering Elf participates in the Amazon Associates program and a small commission is earned on qualifying purchases. 
    ​

    Archives

    July 2024
    January 2024
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    May 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    March 2022
    March 2021
    February 2021
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    March 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    September 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012

    Categories

    All
    12th Night
    14th Century
    AEthelmearc
    Aprondress
    Awards
    Bog Dress
    Bronze Age
    Dance
    Dance Name
    Distaff
    Dyeing
    Embroidery
    Fiber Arts
    Flax Growing
    Food
    Glass
    Haberci
    Headcoverings
    Illumination
    Inspirations
    In The News
    Library
    List Of Links
    Machine Embroidery
    Metal Clay
    Mid Month Inspiration
    Migration Era/Iron Age
    My Documents
    Ottoman
    Ottoman Fabrics
    Pennsic
    Publications
    Research
    Rigid Heddle
    Sca
    SCA Camping
    SCA Forestry
    Sca Name
    Sca Newcomer
    Sewing
    Sheep
    Spinning
    Textile Charts
    Tips
    Totally Not SCA
    Viking
    Viking Bead Research
    Viking Costume: Beyond The Myth
    Viking Swatch Book
    Viking Textiles Looking Deeper
    Weaving
    Wool


      Email Updates

    Subscribe to Newsletter

    Blogroll of SCA & Costume Bloggers

    Below is a collection of some of my favorite places online to look for SCA and historic costuming information.

    More Amie Sparrow - 16th Century German Costuming


    Gianetta Veronese - SCA and Costuming Blog

    Grazia Morgano - 16th Century A&S

    Mistress Sahra -Dress From Medieval Turku 

    Hibernaatiopesäke

    Loose Threads: Cathy's Costume Blog

    Mistress Mathilde Bourrette - By My Measure: 14th and 15th Century Costuming

    More than Cod: Exploring Medieval Norway

    RSS Feed


Proudly powered by Weebly