Posted on May 11, 2010.
I'm looking for a website with a good (any pics) Russian ladies dresses Circa 13th century, is not. I'm looking for costume ideas for my character to SCA, dresses, hairstyles, shoes, etc. leggings, from 1200 to 1300AD, all sites would be welcome .. I looked everywhere I can think of. It seems that most photos are of men and the little I have seen women were to sit down and distance, so they are difficult to see. Any help would be appreciated ... Thank you.
Ravyn
Tricky ... but I'm sure this can be done.
13 C. Northern European dress was quite similar (and I bet you find all the websites that it is good, already!), but to emphasize the aspect of Russia, I'd be sure to include amber and jet beads or jewelry, and fur trim, where you can, and go on the gold metal and heavy red border.
I think I saw somewhere a picture of a Russian lady at that time were what appeared to be a change from right to sleeves that fell like a cloak does not swing in a trapeze from the shoulder to the floor and has been described as a pelicon (fur garments), which would make sense for the climate and the period ... but would probably want to wear in the SCA.
Your local A & S Teacher should be able to help you, I wish you good luck!
For the perplexed and / or fascinated: SCA = Society for Creative Anachronism. See http://www.sca.org Flag