The coif - today also called fool's cap - is a fashionable compantion throughout the middle ages. Even in the Renaissance and later it is still worn. It is always made from white linen and was worn by men and children of all classes.
Elaborately embroidered medieval women's black linen coif, based on the find of St. Birgitta's coif in Uden (Sweden) and on images of simple caps from several sources.
Medieval birch green wool cap in a pillbox shape. This type of headdress was worn throughout the middle ages. There are finds from 10th century Haithabu (Hedeby), the 13th and 14th Herjolfsnes, and of course the splendid Renaissance versions.
Medieval madder red wool cap in a pillbox shape. This type of headdress was worn throughout the middle ages. There are finds from 10th century Haithabu (Hedeby), the 13th and 14th Herjolfsnes, and of course the splendid Renaissance versions.
Medieval indigo blue wool cap in a pillbox shape. This type of headdress was worn throughout the middle ages. There are finds from 10th century Haithabu (Hedeby), the 13th and 14th Herjolfsnes, and of course the splendid Renaissance versions.
Handsewn small Elizabethan riding hat made from black velvet and adorned with black and green fabric flowers. Placed brashly askew on the head the hat looks good in every situation.
Cupcakes are your favourite thing? Then the cupcake fascinator is for you. With it's pastel colouring in pink and light blue presented on pink and white ribbons it looks scrumptious.
Handsewn small asymmetric top hat made from purple dupion silk with a big black satin ribbon. This cute top hat ideally completes your gothic lolita or burlesque costume.
Handsewn small asymmetric top hat made from green dupion silk with a big black satin ribbon. This cute top hat ideally completes your gothic lolita or burlesque costume.