ANGLO-SAXON CLOTHING By Prakash Dhimal Pooja Krishnamoorthi Micah Barker
Men’s Clothing
Made of skin or fur Fastened at the neck or over shoulder Serves as an overcoat
Ankle length Fastened around waist with a belt Worn for warmth and protection
Soft cloth and laced on the back of the hand Made by naalbinding or by sewing. Worn for warmth
Worn usually from the shoulders to somewhere between hips and ankle. With or without sleeves Worn by both men and women
Anglo Saxon Women
Anglo-Saxon women's clothing Fifth to Sixth centuries Shifts and gowns. Fastenings at shoulders. Sashes. Wealthier women had color and jewelry.
Frankish influences Seventh century Gown styles changed. Sashes were smaller and more decorative. Bands of contrasting color.
Later women's clothing Tenth and Eleventh centuries More tailored. Sashes less used. Cloak styles changed. More details. Embroidery Gold, silver, and copper wires Fur trim
Anglo Saxon Armor
Helmets Usually dome-shaped Protect face Often had an aventail or curtain of mail
Chain mail They wore mail or chainmail. Thin pieces of metal that were cut, chiseled, and welded. Limb armor- wealthy
Extra protection Padded garments were worn under mail-gambesons Sewing fleeces, leather, raw wool
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