#hennins

heard there’s a demand for some love for the two horned hennin? 🏰

ref here

Judith with the head of Holofernes, from the Nuremberg Chronicle, German, 1493

happy thanksgiving! i thought id share my renaissance faire costume! i made this whole dress hand stitched, and hand made all the accessories including the hennin! it was such a labor of love, and although it was a stressful process im so proud of myself! can’t wait to come back neck year! remember the natives today!!

Chess Game with Death by “Master B.R. with the Anchor”, German, ca. 1480-1490

Christmas Mass from Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry, Folio 158r, French, ca. 1411-1416

Miniature of the legend of the fleur-de-lis and its presentation to King Clovis; from BL Add MS 18850, f. 288v (the "Bedford Hours"), by the Bedford Master, French, ca. 1405-1435

Young Men and Women Strolling Outdoors, French, ca. 1460-1470, Ms. 68 (2001.45)