The tunic is the basic medieval costume in the olden times. Tunic comes from the Latin word “tunica.” It can be traced back to the time of ancient Rome although the Romans themselves copied this outfit from the earlier Greek costumes as well.
The tunics were original fashioned using two rectangular cut cloths that were sewn together with holes for the arms and the head. People however learned to make tunics that had sleeves and this was especially helpful to those who lived in the colder parts of Europe.
The length of the tunics worn by people back in those days depended on the kind of life they led. People who were engaged in more active lifestyles such as manual labor and combat had tunics up to their knees so they could move freely. Those who had more sedentary lives wore longer tunics.
Despite the decline of the Roman Empire, the tunic continued to be an everyday medieval costume. During the Middle Ages, wealthy aristocrats sported silk tunics or silk lined ones while the common folk used wool and linen. Some even had elaborate embroidery.
Throughout the Middle Ages, this basic medieval costume had been seen in different styles and fit. As a matter of fact, the tunic was believed to be the precedent for the tunics that religious people use today for mass and similar events.
Owning heavy pieces of clothing such as medieval costumes could be difficult when it comes to storing them. Due to its weight, ordinary hangers and common methods of storing might not work.
So how do you keep and preserve your medieval costumes?
Hangers are still necessary but you need the better and the stronger ones. Wooden hangers might just do the trick for your medieval dress. But make sure that its shoulders are half an inch wider so that your medieval clothing would perfectly fit. There are lots of available wooden hangers around today. You might even come across cheaper ones.
Placing your medieval clothing in a chest would be helpful too. But bear in mind that you must fold and properly place it inside the chest gently.
Folding your medieval dress over the closet rod would be helpful too. Loop it like you are looping your towel. However, you might as well check if your rods are strong enough so that it could be certain that it would hold your medieval clothing in place.
These are just a few simple yet helpful ways of storing your medieval costumes. Just follow the steps and your medieval clothing may survive a lifetime or two.
