Chaperon Dangereuse, left, wool blend, blue

Product description

Discover the new Mi Parti collection from Burgschneider! The chaperon Dangereuse consists of two halves that are sold separately, allowing you to put together a mi parti hood to your own specification. Fasten the left side to the right side with the buttons. If you are a member of different medieval LARP and reenactment groups, a wide variety of colour combinations can be achieved with just a few left and right sides. The hood is a garment that was worn in medieval Europe between the 12th and 14th centuries. Originally, it was worn chiefly by farmers as protection against the cold and rain, but it later became a fashionable piece of clothing and took on distinctive shapes. The chaperon "Dangereuse" is crafted from a heavy wool fabric with a deep colour, well-suited to all weather conditions. From the 11th to the 16th century, the "mi-parti" (partially coloured) style of dress was popular, joining two differently coloured fabrics at the centre. The effect is a colour contrast that often creates a dramatic look. Amongst medieval garments, mi-parti was an important style across cloaks, tabards, dresses, trousers and gowns. The earliest examples of this style date back to the 9th and 10th centuries, where the split colours were employed on legs and shoes. The boots, for instance, were half one colour and half another. During the High Middle Ages, the mi-parti style grew in popularity as colour symbolism in clothing became increasingly significant. The colours often stood for a certain status or affiliation. The style became more widespread in the 13th and 14th centuries, when many men — especially vassals — imitated the coats of arms of their feudal lords. Towards the end of the 16th century, the style gradually declined.