15th century accessories
"The Swiss vacation"
I do not tend to take too many days off, as my hobby is closely connected to my work, and my work is the dream job I really really enjoy. This winter was somehow different for me, as I finally got the reason to travel south in direction to Switzerland. As I joined the Archaeological leather group (ALG)...
Leather armor gountlets from Dordrecht
I was not aware, that by finishing the scabbard with the suspention system according to an extant piece from Burgos (more about it here) I stepped into the "Castilian waters" and there was no avoiding a contra action. Project "Kastílie 1312" is a czech reenacting group who focuses on Kastilian noble court from its quirky fashion up to...
A scabbard for a sharp sword, dated to 1330s
The customer wanted "Some ornate scabbard for my sharp sword corresponding with its datation, and let it be a little posh, red and with golden plated fittings."