I have to admit that I am just a little obsessed. I have a whole bin now of headcoverings, or textiles from which to craft them, at this point. And I keep getting more. I do want to know that up until this point that all of my purchases (and subsequent reviews) have been just from me finding things, buying them, trying them out and then talking about them. None of those posts were sponsored in any way. The review below, however, is sponsored because the shop owner offered me a deal I could not refuse ($1 for a linen scarf if I would review it). So yes, this is a sponsored post. I will note, however, that it is still honest and it is the same post I would make anyways, because that is just how I roll.
This particular scarf is from LinenWorld8 on Etsy. I previously bought a couple of scarves there, which I reviewed earlier. I choose a dark orange one because it is a color easily obtained with madder and the item I received well represents the color shown on the site. It retailed for $23, and in my opinion, is well worth the cost. It is 24"X74", which makes it a great width for my Viking Age veils. With one scarf I could cut down the cloth and make a veil (24"X36") as well as a scarf and cap). This is not quite long enough for me to tie up as a Slavic headdress, but I might asked the shop if they can craft these at this width, with some extra length as I think it would work well at Pennsic.
The edges for this one are completely unfinished (which I knew when I chose it, as it was shown in the photos). I will either pull a few more weft threads out and tie off fringes, or more likely, just hem the item for use.
To compare this item to the linen scarves I previously purchased from this vendor, I have to say that this one, unlike the others, has an incredible drape, and is quite soft (even more soft than the burgundy one that is very similar to it).
The only gripe I even have is that in the initial add for the item it is mislabled as being twill. I could see in the photos that it was tabby weave, so I purchased it (I need tabby for a Viking Age headcovering like this). In all, I will absolutely be purchasing more items from this vendor!
This particular scarf is from LinenWorld8 on Etsy. I previously bought a couple of scarves there, which I reviewed earlier. I choose a dark orange one because it is a color easily obtained with madder and the item I received well represents the color shown on the site. It retailed for $23, and in my opinion, is well worth the cost. It is 24"X74", which makes it a great width for my Viking Age veils. With one scarf I could cut down the cloth and make a veil (24"X36") as well as a scarf and cap). This is not quite long enough for me to tie up as a Slavic headdress, but I might asked the shop if they can craft these at this width, with some extra length as I think it would work well at Pennsic.
The edges for this one are completely unfinished (which I knew when I chose it, as it was shown in the photos). I will either pull a few more weft threads out and tie off fringes, or more likely, just hem the item for use.
To compare this item to the linen scarves I previously purchased from this vendor, I have to say that this one, unlike the others, has an incredible drape, and is quite soft (even more soft than the burgundy one that is very similar to it).
The only gripe I even have is that in the initial add for the item it is mislabled as being twill. I could see in the photos that it was tabby weave, so I purchased it (I need tabby for a Viking Age headcovering like this). In all, I will absolutely be purchasing more items from this vendor!
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