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Historical costume – inside and out: The women’s clothing in Northern Europe 1360-1415
A few weeks ago, “Historical Costume – inside and out: The women’s clothing in Northern Europe 1360-1415” was released , Maria Neijman is one of the two authors and as you may know, she is also 50% of Historical Textiles.
What is the book about? As the title indicates, it is a book that overall shows how women in the Northern parts of Europe between the period 1360-1415 could dress. The book contains principle sketches of patterns, stitch descriptions and much, much more.
In early 2021, the book will be published translated into English. For those of you who are interested in buying the book, can already now pre-order your copy.
The book cost 175SEK. Shipping to Europe for a book costs 130 SEK. Australia and the USA cost 104SEK. Of course traceable!
Payment either via Paypal or bank transfer.
Book your book by emailing Maria at neijman(a)icloud.com Do not forget to write your full address. For those of you who want to buy the book in Swedish, you can email already now!
Historical textiles kommer att dyka upp på lite olika ställen under sommaren. Vi lägger till löpande då fler platser kommer till. Vill man träffa oss så finns vi här:
Historical textiles will appear in some different places during the summer. We add on a regular basis as more places are added. If you want to meet us, we are here:
5 -11 juni/ 5th- 11th June
Tillsammans med/ Together with- Iloinen Joutsen- Merry Swan
Denmark- Middelaldercentret
http://www.middelaldercentret.dk/en
29 juni- 2 juli/ 29th of June- 2th of July
Tillsammans med/ Together with- Iloinen Joutsen- Merry Swan
Finland- Turku medeltidsmarknad/ Turku medieval market
http://en.keskiaikaisetmarkkinat.fi/
8-9 juli / 8th- 9th July
Sverige- I Förfäders Spår – Vikingatida Marknad/ Viking market/ Ancestors’ Footsteps
https://www.facebook.com/events/990928814340180/
29- 30 juli/ 29th- 30th July
Sverige- Historiefärgarna 2017 Norrköpings stadsmuseum
http://www.norrkopingsstadsmuseum.se/program/historiefargarna-2017/
Hoppas att vi ses!
Hope to see you!
/ Amica & Maria
Vi har nu fått in diamantkypertvävt tyg. Tyget är en rekonstruktion efter fynd från Birka. Dateringen är 800- 1000.
Tyget är vävt i ren ny ull. Trådtätheten är 36 tr/ cm i varp och 16 tr/ cm i inslag.
Bredden är 158 cm inklusive stadkanter och och vikten på tyget är 165 gram/ kvadratmeter.
Vi har provfärgat tyget med växtfärger och det fungerar fantastiskt bra.
Priset är 620:-/m
Tyget går också att beställa i olika växtfärgade färger om så önskas. Fråga efter prisuppgift.
För att beställa: skicka mail historical.textiles@gmail.com
We have now received a diamond twill. The fabric is a reconstruction after findings from Birka. The dating is 800 -1000 AD.
The fabric is woven in pure new wool. The thread count is 36 tr / cm in warp and 16 tr / cm in weft.
The width is 158 cm including the selwages and the weight of the fabric is 165 grams / square meter.
We have test dyed the fabric with vegetable dyes, and it works fantastically well.
The price is 620sek/m or 61 Euro/m
The fabric can also be ordered in various plant dyed colors if desired. Ask for a price.
To order: send email to historical.textiles@gmail.com
During the autumn we have started a company, Historical textiles AB (Ltd)
That means we are going to start selling things, lectures, workshops and much more. As a start we are going to offer handwoven linen/ fustian/ half linen, yarn, drop spindles, sewing thread, wax, material kit for intarsia embroidery among other things. We can also take orders on plant dyes yarn or fabric.
If you have an idea on what you want, but can’t find it – contact us and we will try to do our best to help you out.
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!
/Amica and Maria