Roman rectangular linen tunic. Entirely hand-sewn using locally-sourced linen thread in a double running-stitch and the seams are flat-felled in the Roman fashion and secured with an overcast stitch.
This tunic features a neck knot in the rear which is intended to take up the extra space in the neckline, which when let down, allows the top of the tunic to be dropped off one shoulder. This is seen in many examples of period Roman artwork and whether it was a specifically working fashion for civilians and Legionaries, or was worn concurrently alongside fitted necklines, we do not know. Examples in original art are as seen in Graham Sumner's publication, "Roman Military Dress".
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Roman rectangular wool tunic, decorated with woven-in dark blue Clavii. Entirely hand-sewn using locally-sourced linen thread in a double running-stitch and the seams are flat-felled in the Roman fashion and secured with an overcast stitch.
Roman Subarmalis padded 'vest'. Entirely hand-sewn using locally-sourced linen cord and consists of two outer layers of linen and four inner layers of wool with linen edge trimming to prevent fraying from rubbing against armor. Closes via four pairs of leather ties held in place with square leather grommets.
Roman rectangular linen tunic, decorated with woven-in red Clavii. Entirely hand-sewn using locally-sourced wool thread in a double running-stitch and the seams are flat-felled in the Roman fashion and secured with an overcast stitch.
First of three for members of Legio XIIII Gemina. Iron Age wool rectangular leg wraps, made from green wool twill. Entirely hand-hemmed using an overcast stitch.
While there is no evidence of the Romans actually using leg wraps in this fashion, many reenactors favor some form of lower leg covering in cold weather. As such, many have opted to go with the wide, rectangular Sogards Mose-style leg wraps. The originals bore textile ties which were twined, however, due to expediency and materials on-hand, these are braided and then reinforced at the point where they meet the wrap. The ties are made from locally-sourced wool yarn which was dyed green using a combination of woad and weld. Roman wool semi-circular Paenula cloak, made from brown wool in a fulled 2/1 twill. Entirely hand-sewn using locally-sourced wool thread in a double running-stitch and the seams are flat-felled in the Roman fashion and secured with an overcast stitch.
Paenulae are a working and military cloak. They appear to have come in either oval or semi-circular models with the latter being very commonly seen on period art. They are approximately knee-length and feature a large hood and wide neckline - allegedly a military feature to accommodate a helmet - and can often be seen worn with a scarf to fill up the excess in the neckline. They can close via ties, toggles, or like this model, simply be sewn partially up the front. Roman wool rectangular leg wraps, made from red wool in a fulled 2/1 twill weave. Entirely hand-hemmed using an overcast stitch.
While there is no evidence of the Romans actually using leg wraps in this fashion, many reenactors favor some form of lower leg covering in cold weather. As such, many have opted to go with the wide, rectangular Sogards Mose-style leg wraps. Since the client specifically requested leather ties, rather than the braided textile like the originals bore, we opted to go for a "Romanized" route, with the leather ties knotted in the back and passed through a series of square leather grommets, similar to what is found on other Roman items bearing ties of the same manner. While it should be noted there are no finds of this present to date, and this is purely speculative, the features used did try and remain as faithful to their respective finds as possible and it should be kept in mind that this is not intended to stand in place as an "as it was" type of item. Roman wool Braccae trousers, made from dark grey wool in a herringbone weave. Entirely hand-sewn using locally-sourced wool thread in a double running-stitch and the seams are flat-felled in the Roman fashion and secured with an overcast stitch.
The construction of these trousers bears the upper half construction of the Germanic Marx-Etzel trousers, but they have been lengthened to calf-length for use in a Roman context. This style is likely a more accurate rendition of Braccae construction than those with more "modern" constructions using belt loops or drawstrings at the waist. Roman rectangular wool tunic, made from wool which has been dyed red. Entirely hand-sewn using locally-sourced wool thread in a double running-stitch and the seams are flat-felled in the Roman fashion and secured with an overcast stitch.
Wool Germanic tunic made from US-woven wool which is of a combination of natural grey and madder-orange shade and sewn using locally-sourced wool thread in the same shade. The tunic uses period seams and hems and features a loose, baggy body, semi-fitted shorter sleeves, and a reinforced slit neckline.
It is worn long and gathered up at the waist with a belt, similar to Roman tunics, a fashion that works well when using trousers such as the Marx-Etzel style that feature a rolled-down waist and therefore avoid creating an unsightly "bum roll" around the waist that would be seen if a more-fitted tunic was worn. The style of tunic was made in reference to styles seen being worn by Germanic and Dacian warriors on the likes of Trajan's Column, as well as other period works. |
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