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Are you ready to recognize a knight standing in front of you only by his knight tabard costume? For example, this man in scarlet tabard with cock and arrows. Main red color of outfit characterizes knight as honorable, noble-born man, who has got to know love, fair, brave and decisive, though lowly and decent at the same time. Golden cock testifies that knight is courageous and hot-blooded; he is always ready to attack and fight; he dashes forward to the victory, but at the same time, he holds a genuine belief. Arrows in cock’s arms typifies machismo and such true man virtues as determination and courage. There is a tabard costume of real knight, brave and full of joy. Combinat...

Let’s play a game – “Guess a knight by his tabard”. Here is white crusader tabard with four-parted coat of arms. So, let’s have a look at it and will try to guess what we should expect from its owner. Upper left quarter has quite unusual combination of figures. There is the blue Jerusalem cross on the white field. Besides, four small and one Grand Cross are Greek crosses, which represent drops of Divine blood. The Jerusalem cross is a combination of symbols of Christ and four Apostles, who disseminate for four corners of the earth, by being authors of four Gospels. According to another rendering, there is Cross of Crucifixion and four nails, which spiked Body of Christ...

You may learn very extraordinary things about a man, just having a look at his clothing. In the Middle Ages, clothing had a great symbolism, and heraldic knight tabard costume could even tell you all the ins and outs of owner, from the origin and character to the aspirations and faith. Here is a knight in medieval tabard in front of you. At the first sight, his outfit is quite simple: only two colors and one figure. However, this strict laconicism may tell even more, than the most complicated coat of arms, full of colors and figures. Well, black and white, niello and silver. Opposite colors. Purity and chastity, mercy and faithfulness, hope and honour, sincerity and eloq...

Whether you are crowned victor or going to a tournament for the first time, your armor will not get along without such important details as knight tabard. As it will not only prevent sunburn from heating of your armor, but also highlight your status. It is only your decision, what to depict on your coat of arms. We will only tell you what we can make.    For example, this white tabard with elongated shoulder pieces and black festoons on the bottom hem. The black crowned eagle, which fills almost all body part, symbolizes immortality, braveness, insightfulness and might. Crown on his head highlight his status of “King of Sky” and Gods’ agent. On the back part and...

This knight tabard is an example of what we can create for you. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to write us at [email protected] and we will help you to make your own wonderful tabard.  You can choose next options for your tabard: Fabric – cotton, linen, wool; Lining fabric – absent, cotton, linen; Color – any color you wish; Decoration – can be machine-sewn or hand-made.  

When you choose a coat of arms, the only one, which will adorn your standard and you knight tabard, it is very important not to make a mistake with symbols and put that sense into it, which you have in mind. And, Steel Mastery will gladly share with you examples of works, in which we have turned ideas of other dignified knights into life. There is quite unusual medieval tabard, separated on three parts with incurved peak, with elongated with shoulder pieces and black festoons on the bottom edge. On the right upper part, there is a black rising lion on the yellow field – symbol of power, braveness and generousness. On the left upper part, there is a truncated black eagle on the whi...

Quite often, just one sight at knight tabard is enough to understand a lot about its owner. One of such medieval tabard is here for your attention. This quarter colored tabard is divided with white cross, with white spaulders and black eagles and black festoons on the bottom edge. Golden figured Toulouse cross shines on the scarlet field on the upper right side. It tells us that owner is originally from Languedoc. Left azure quarter with white boat tells about steady urge to move forward and sense of adventures. Silver tower with shining sun over it rises on the right bottom quarter of azure color. Castles and towers were decorating emblems of the brave knights, who distingui...

If you are going to medieval festival, don’t forget to order awesome custom tabard at Steel Mastery’s handywomen, in which you will be recognizable among all the knights. Here is blue and white knight tabard, fine and functional. It has simple sleeveless design, besides its bottom edge is decorated with half-round festoons. Silver and azure of this medieval tabard symbolize noblesse and generousness. Partition with chevron means protection of weaklings and striving forward. Three royal lilacs – Fleur-De-Lis – go up to devotion of Virgin Mary and hint at affiliation with royalty. That is a custom tabard with various undermeanings. This tabard is only a sample of w...

This cloak will perfectly emphasize the individuality of your image and give it mystery. The coat with hood has two sides of different colours, so it is reversible that allows you to change the image depending on the situation. It's fastened with decorative button on the neckline. Cloak will embellish any of your medieval dresses. Base fabric of cloak is natural cotton with cotton lining, but it can be made of 100% linen or wool with linen lining. One colour of your cloak is available for choosing in options. Your wish of the second colour please send to us via [email protected]

Medieval men's shirt with wide sleeves has lacing on the collar and sleeves. It will be a perfect addition to the medieval mens' braies. We sew it of white or natural coloured cotton or linen. If you wish other colour, please contact us at [email protected]

This costome of noble warrior of the XII-XIII century includes the following items: braies chemise chausses cotta gambeson padded cap with pelerine Short overknee chausses are tied with leather or fabric string. Long cotta has a cut from the front, that provides with a good mobility. Neckline and sleeves are decorated with thread of contrast colour. Gambeson with mittens is sewn according to the historically correct patterns. You can see the similar model on the medieval miniatures and in Maciejowski Bible. Gambeson has cut from the front and leather string for fastening on the collar. Padded cap and pelerine are joined with leather strap, but you can use t...

This medieval underdress is a part of Italian women's outfit of the XV century. Together with undershirt and upper dress, it creates a gown of Renaissance epoch. Underdress has high waistline and long wide skirt. Corset part has lining. Lacing on the sides of corset allows the better fitting of dress. Shoulder straps are fixed with lacing. Dress is handcarfted and made of decorative jacquard. Different colours for your medieval dress are available in options.

Hobbits are one of the most popular nation in the fantasy world. Worriless and keeping proper hours, they prefer comfortable outfit. Costume for creating hobbit character includes: linen sleeve-buttons shirt; short woolen waistcoat with buttons; short woolen pants (breeches) with drawstring on the waist; short woolen cloak with hood; All components of the costume can be ordered separately. If you want some part of this outfit made of another material or in other color, please contact us [email protected]

Tunic is one of the main elements of the medieval costume and is worn mostly over the undershirt.  This model is practical, comfortable and suitable for the implementation of the classic medieval image. Neckline and sleeves are decorated with contrast thread. Tunic is being made of only natural 100% fabric. Different colours are available for order.

Long beautiful dress with lacing on the elbow and wrist line of sleeves has laso drawstrings on the back, that allows you to fir the dress on the figure. Besides the trim on the bosom, bottom hem and sleeves, the dress is decorated with a design, that is laid out with a contrast lace.  Together with short coat, this dress creates tender and romantic image. Only 100% natural fabrics are being used for manufacturing. Different colours are available for order.

Such type of garb was popular among polish shliahta and cossacks in XVI-XVII centuries. The costume is made due to historicall patterns and museum pieces. This costume consists of: - shirt with wide sleeves; - wide pants; - wide fabric belt Costume can be made of cotton, linen or wool. Please, send the wished colours to [email protected]

Tunic is one of the most important part of men's outfit since the days of the Roman Empire.    This model of sleveless medieval tunic has contrast applications on the neckline and sleeves. It will go perfectly with undershirt. Medieval tunic is being made of only 100% natural fabrics. Different colours are available for order. 

This beautiful women dress of XV century is made according to the historically correct patterns. You can see such model of gown on paintings of the XV century. Hans Memling often portaried medieval women wored this garb. For example, his well-known portrait of Maria Portinari (painting is located in Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York). Dress with long train is made of natural wool. Lining is of cotton, but you may choose also silk or linen. There are sewn insert on the chest and wide detachable belt under the breast, which we can make of wool or velvet. Neckline and sleeves' edges are trimmed with wool or velvet. A lot of drapery and pleats accent femality of the garb. Felt headw...

Fantasy costume "Sapphire" Double, double, toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble. Very few mortals are allowed to step in the recess of the sacred oak-wood. Actually, they have no business being in place, where witch cauldrons boil and wicked wind blows. But, very few initiated women are allowed to come into forest and they have to wear such fantasy costume for female, as it will not anger spirits. Long wide shirt down to the ankles. Black as a night, soft as clouds, flying as a wind. There is no sacred dance, which could not but danced in it; there is no poison, which could not but cooked; there is no a ritual, which could not but performed. Every witch (...

Medieval viking shirt  Completing your set of historically accurate Viking clothing, you will face a great choice. Sea Dogs were true fashionists, but one element of costume was unchanged during centuries, varying only in small details. We are referring to traditional Viking shirt. Length of such shirts varied from the mid-thigh to the knee (in the last case, despite of the gores, there were also cuts on the sides quite often). For example, a 28-inch length shirt of the V century that was found in Högom (Sweden). You may also see Vikings in short shirts on the Oseberg Tapestry, Picture stones from Gotland and rune stones from Sweden. But, manuscripts Liber Vitae, Bayeux Tapes...