Product description
The chaperon is a hooded headwear that was often worn during the Middle Ages. The cap reached to the shoulders so that the head and neck of the wearer were completely covered; only the face remained exposed. The chaperon ended at the back of the head in a long point (liripipe), forming a kind of pointed hood. During the early Middle Ages, the chaperon was worn predominantly by poor people. From the 14th century onwards, wealthier individuals began wearing chaperons as well, crafted from more luxurious fabric.
The chaperon is constructed from thick wool and covers the greater part of the shoulders. The hood features a long point at the end. It is suited to all sizes.
