Medieval Archeress Dress in Green Cotton Chambray

Medieval Archeress Dress in Green Cotton Chambray

A Design That Stands the Test of Time

Every detail of this dress has been crafted with authenticity, comfort, and durability in mind.

• Premium Material: The dress is sewn from 100% cotton chambray fabric with a substantial weight of 200 GSM (grams per square metre). This ensures the cloth is strong and hard-wearing enough for rugged conditions, while remaining breathable and soft to the touch.
• Flattering Cut: A loose, gently widening A-line cut with a floor-length hem provides complete freedom of movement and creates a beautiful, flowing silhouette. The dress features a simple round neckline and long, straight sleeves, consistent with period fashion.
• Natural Colour: The deep green shade evokes a connection to nature, forests, and the hunt, making it ideal for characters like rangers, huntresses, or healers.

A Garment for Every Occasion

This dress is a blank canvas awaiting your story. It is the perfect choice for:

• Historical Reenactment: Excellent as a foundational garment (a kirtle) for periods from the Early Middle Ages to the High Gothic era. Suitable for portraying anyone from a humble village woman to a Viking shield-maiden.
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LARP and Fantasy:

• Become an elven archer, a human ranger, a wise healer, or a courageous warrior. -

Theatre and Themed Events:

• A versatile and comfortable costume for any historical or fantasy-themed occasion.

Accessorise it with a simple leather belt for a practical look, or layer it with a cloak, apron, or overdress to create a complex and richly detailed costume.

Echoes of a Bygone Age

Simple, long dresses formed the basis of the female wardrobe for most of the Middle Ages. Their design focused on practicality and the economical use of fabric. The A-line shape, achieved by adding triangular panels (gores) into the sides, was an ingenious way to create a wide, full skirt for ease of movement without wasting precious cloth. This dress is a direct tribute to that timeless and functional fashion.

A Note on Historical Colour

In an age when all dyes were derived from natural sources, a rich green was a prized commodity. It was not typically made from a single plant source. Instead, the cloth had to be dyed yellow first (using plants like Weld or Dyer's Greenweed) and then, in a second step, dipped into a blue dye vat (most commonly from Woad). This two-stage process was difficult and required considerable skill from the dyer.

How to Care for Your Dress

To keep your dress looking its best for years to come:

• Washing: Hand wash in cold water or use a machine on a delicate cycle at up to 40°C (104°F). Wash inside-out with similar colours.
• Drying: Do not tumble dry, as it may shrink. Hang or lay flat to air dry in the shade to prevent the colour from fading in the sun.
• Ironing: Iron inside-out on a low heat setting, ideally while still slightly damp.

Size Chart

Please Note: This listing is for the dress only. The belt, pouch, and any other accessories shown in the photographs are not included.