For this composition we were inspired by paintings from the early Renaissance. We decorated a table with a beautiful still life and played out some domestic scenes between the lady of the house and her servant.
Are you curious about the other characters of this composition?
Click herefor the other outfit of the lady from the house.
Click herefor the servant's outfit
Dress
The cotehardie was a popular form of clothing worn by both men and women in the Middle Ages. It originated in Western Europe in the 14th century and became increasingly popular throughout the 15th century.
For women the cotehardie usually had a tailored fit, emphasizing the waist. The garment had long sleeves and a high neckline. The hem of the dress could vary from just above the ankles to the floor, depending on the fashion and social status of the wearer.
https://www.celticwebmerchant.co.uk/cotehardie-christina-wine-red.html
Belt
The buckle of the belt is based on an original made between 1390 and 1420 and recovered from Newhamptonshire, England.
https://www.celticwebmerchant.co.uk/gothic-belt-with-belt-end.html
Shoes
The shoes are based on various examples from the 12th to 15th centuries.
https://www.celticwebmerchant.co.uk/norman-poulaines-with-buckle.html
Necklace
Pearl necklaces were especially loved by the nobility and upper classes, because pearls were rare and precious. They were harvested by hand from oysters and were difficult to obtain. Because of this, pearls were a symbol of luxury and prosperity.
https://www.celticwebmerchant.co.uk/tudor-pearl-necklace.html
Underdress
The underdress used is a bathing dress based on an image from the Wenceslas Bible. The bathing dress or baignoire was usually made of lightweight fabrics such as linen and was often worn under normal clothing between the 14th and 16th centuries.
https://www.celticwebmerchant.co.uk/bathing-dress-metta.html
Tub
We wanted to reflect a lady's bathing ritual in this composition. In the photos we use a tub, but women with a high social status would be more likely to use a bathtub.
https://www.celticwebmerchant.co.uk/wooden-tub.html
Jug
A pitcher or jug was used to pour water into the bathtub or tub, or to wash oneself. Jugs or bowls were used to rinse the body and wash out soap or herbal mixtures.
https://www.celticwebmerchant.co.uk/13th-century-jug-with-imprints.html
