Typical pair of 14th Century men's wool separate-leg Hosen. The Hosen are made in the fashion as men's Hosen for the past few-hundred years with two separate legs that pull up and are pointed (tied) to the linen Braies (underwear) at the waist. The Hosen come to points at the top of make this easier. They are cut along the bias (at an angle along the fabric) to take advantage of the stretchy nature of the wool twill which ensures a tight, snug fit on the legs. They bear feet, as well. By the end of the 14th Century, this style would have begun to evolve into Hosen which were at first joined in the back and left open in the front, and later, joined totally, coming full-circle back into form-fitted trousers.
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