Product description
The Pourpoint of Charles de Blois is currently kept in the Musée des Tissus et des Arts Décoratifs in Lyon, France. It is one of the best-preserved surviving items of clothing from the 14th century. The garment is an arming jacket constructed from layers of fabric stitched into one another. It features 70 knots attaching the front and sleeves. The sleeves were crafted from several pieces of fabric, including a special finish around the shoulder and armhole known as "Grande Assiette" sleeves, which permitted the wearer to move their arms freely and easily.
The Pourpoint was a garment worn by noblemen in the late 14th century, both in civil and military situations. It marked an important change in Western fashion, as it led to a shift from the rectangular silhouettes of old medieval clothing towards the more refined attire of the modern period, which began to develop in the 15th century. The Pourpoint was originally conceived as a military garment, cut at the waist to prepare the body for the breast harness, which rested between the ribs and the pelvis. This ensured that the weight of the harness was distributed from the shoulders to the hips.
Rather than bearing the weight of the harness on the shoulders, late medieval knights chose to distribute the weight of their armour across their bodies. In time, this garment came to be worn by nobles in their daily lives as outerwear — over the tunic — where it replaced the tunic entirely.
This pourpoint is well-suited to 14th century medieval reenactment and may be worn beneath armour. It is a replica of the original. The pourpoint is crafted from 100% Baltic linen (220 mobile phone) with an inner lining of 100% canvas cotton.
Detailed
Material: 100% Baltic linen (220 mobile) with an inner lining of 100% canvas cotton;
Colour: natural;
Sizes: S to XXL;
Wash: hand wash at cold temperature or utilise a delicate washing programme in the machine;
Drying: air dry by placing flat in the shade to retain colour and shape.;
Ironing: iron at a low temperature if necessary, or employ steam to remove creases.;
Stain cleaning: Carefully dab with a damp cloth and mild soap for small spots.;
Based on historical originals
