As an archer, if you are planning on doing any reenacting, a historic longbow and good medieval garb are the first steps towards creating an authentic look. And Medieval Archery can help you with both of those! In this section you will find our medieval clothing, offered for both men and women so that any archer can easily craft their own ensemble. Whether are you aiming for an authentic look from the pages of history or a fantasy look from your favorite setting, you will find a number of garments that will help you craft your look here. Peasant shirts, outlaw tunics, and medieval trousers all perfectly create base looks, while additions like cloaks, hoods, and more help to build your ensemble into something that no-one can ignore. And for the ladies out there, we offer plenty of options as far as medieval skirts and blouses go, so that you can keep on using your bow while looking like a lovely medieval maiden too! And we do not expect you to go barefoot, so we also carry some mens medieval boots and womens medieval boots to complete your look! Medieval reenactment has never been so easy for an archer! Just browse through the medieval garb here at Medieval Archery and you will likely get quite a few ideas on how to craft your own ideal archer ensemble.
One of the most popular items of clothing from the Middle Ages was the cowl. It was worn by farmers in their fields, peasants in the market, bards, and priests. The Medieval Gugel recreates the classic medieval cowl in authentic detail.
The Roman cucullus was one of the earliest cowls, and its design carried over into the Middle Ages, as seen in the hoods worn by farmers, priests, and peasants. The Medieval Cucullus Gugel revives this design in beautiful accuracy.
The Middle Ages were not dominated by clunky armor and stiff dresses. The majority of people wore simple tunics over undershirts. The Womens Classic Medieval Tunic takes one such style of shirt and recreates it in authentic detail.
In the harsh landscape of Scandinavia, you must forgo luxury to survive, but that does not mean you have to forsake style. The Womens Viking Tunic combines function with finesse to bring an authentic medieval garment to life.
The first wife of Ragnar Lodbrok, Lagertha, was a fearsome warrior who later became the ruler of Norway. A powerful warrior like Lagertha would only be slowed down by a dress. For this reason, the Lagertha Viking Undertunic exists.
Winters are cold in Scandinavia. This means the best way to survive is to use layers. The Classic Viking Underdress combines functionality with authentic medieval style to provide a classy, humble piece of Viking underwear.
In Norse mythology, Freya was the goddess of beauty and war. The Freya Viking Underdress brings these two vastly different concepts together in one classy garment, perfect for any medieval ensemble, be it noblewoman or Viking warrior.
Underwear is nothing new. Even in the Middle Ages, they had something like what men wear today. The Medieval Braies are an essential part of a medieval costume and are great for Renaissance fairs or other medieval reenactments.
Saint Bernulf was a 9th-Century Germanic bishop who is known for having died nobly for his cause. Those who wish to emulate such a steadfast spirit will benefit from adding the Bernulf Warrior Chausses to their medieval wardrobe.
The German name Brandolf translates roughly to wolf swordsman, reflecting that the bearer of the name is a ferocious fighter. The Brandolf Warrior Chausses are an excellent garment for those who wish to brandish their might.
As the seasons change, clothing does, too. This phenomenon is not isolated to the contemporary era. The Three-Quarters Sleeve Viking Undertunic provides just enough sleeve for chilly days while still allowing the arms to cool in unseasonable heat.
The life of Snorri Thorbrandsson was pockmarked with conflict. Following a fight with another Viking, he traveled to Greenland, where he was killed in battle. You can capture the warrior spirit with the Snorri Thorbrandsson Undertunic.