A guide to historical wool-making techniques and textiles with tips on choosing authentic fabrics for period clothing and historical costuming.
Planning a historical costume but you’re not sure which fabric to choose? No need to wade through piles of history books – we’ve done the research for you. This short guide to historical wools covers everything from traditional wool processing techniques to pointers for choosing an authentic weave.
Pure brushed wool fabric béžová - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Natural merino wool - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Margravial brocade with parrots, red - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Heirloom hand-woven 100% pure linen, natural - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Wool fabrics through the ages - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Sky blue merino wool - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Burgundy merino wool - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Green merino wool - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Beige merino twill wool - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Wool fabrics - WoolSome - Historical Textiles for Re-enactment
Pure brushed wool fabric blue - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Samite with Byzantine medallions, 100% silk, midnight blue
CLASS / PLAIN WEAVE YAK WOOL JACKET
A sturdy, light to medium weight, pure merino wool fabric in mustard color. The twill weave makes a subtle diagonal stripe. The fabric has a
Mustard merino twill wool - SARTOR BOHEMIA