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Medieval Woolen Hood with Scalloped Dagging and Cotton Lining (1250 - 1400)
Are you seeking an authentic, warm, and weather-resistant accessory for your medieval kit to keep out the biting wind and unexpected autumn showers? This premium historical hood (widely known as a Gugel or chaperon) is meticulously patterned after original silhouettes worn between 1250 and 1400. The outer layer of dense, high-quality wool provides superb insulation against the cold, while the full inner cotton lining ensures a soft, scratch-free feel against your neck and face. Featuring a wide shoulder cape with distinct scalloped dags and an iconic long liripipe tail, this hood instantly elevates your profile for historical reenactment, LARP, or medieval faires. Further product information ...
Medieval Woolen Hood with Scalloped Dagging and Cotton Lining (1250 - 1400)
Historical Context: The Evolution of the Hood (1250–1400)
During the period spanning 1250 to 1400, the medieval hood transformed from a strictly utilitarian garment worn by peasants, pilgrims, and laborers into a high-fashion staple for all social classes. This specific cut, featuring a wide shoulder-covering cape with a decorative scalloped edge, represents the fashion of the 14th century, when decorative fabric cutting (known as dagging or Zaddeln) became immensely popular across Europe. The dramatically extended tail at the back of the hood, known as a liripipe and clearly showcased in profile and back-view photos, was a true statement piece; wearers would let it drape elegantly down the back or wrap it around the neck like a scarf in foul weather.
Premium Materials and Practical Lining
This hood balances historical accuracy with modern wearer comfort. The exterior is crafted from heavy wool of your choice, which naturally repels light drizzle and locks in body heat even when damp. To prevent the coarser wool fibers from irritating sensitive facial skin, the hood is completely lined with 100% cotton in a natural cream tone. This soft lining not only enhances comfort during all-day use but also creates a beautiful visual contrast where the natural-colored fabric peeks out along the scalloped dags of the cape, as seen in the front-facing view.
Wearing Practicality and Costume Integration
The hood is a simple pull-over design. The facial aperture is carefully tailored to frame the head snugly—protecting the chin, neck, and forehead from drafts—while keeping your peripheral vision completely unobstructed for archery, swordplay, or camp chores. The wide cape falls over the shoulders and upper chest, ensuring that rainwater runs down the outside rather than seeping beneath your clothes. It is best worn directly over a historical tunic, though it fits equally well over an arming doublet or a hauberk. As demonstrated in the photographs, the deep navy tone of the wool contrasts beautifully with rich undertunic colors like madder red or burgundy.
Technical Specifications and Sizing Chart
To guarantee a proper, snug fit that keeps out the wind without constricting, select your size based on your head circumference. Measure your head with a tape measure horizontally across your forehead and just above your ears.
| Hood Size | For Head Circumference | Outer Material | Inner Lining |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 56 – 57 cm / approx. 22.0" – 22.4" | Wool (of your choice) | 100% Cotton |
| M | 58 – 59 cm / approx. 22.8" – 23.2" | Wool (of your choice) | 100% Cotton |
| L | 60 – 61 cm / approx. 23.6" – 24.0" | Wool (of your choice) | 100% Cotton |
| XL | 62 – 63 cm / approx. 24.4" – 24.8" | Wool (of your choice) | 100% Cotton |
Garment Care and Maintenance Instructions
Due to the high wool content, this hood requires specialized care to prevent shrinkage, felting, or loss of its original shape:
- Washing: We strictly recommend gentle hand washing in lukewarm water (under 30°C / 86°F) or professional dry cleaning. Never wash this wool hood in a washing machine on standard cycles, as the wool fibers will felt and shrink irreversibly.
- Detergents: Use only mild liquid detergents specifically formulated for wool (preferably containing lanolin). Do not use standard laundry powders, bleaches, or fabric softeners.
- Drying: Never tumble dry or place directly on a hot radiator. After washing, gently press excess water out into a dry towel (do not wring or twist) and lay the hood flat on a drying rack in the shade. Hanging it up while wet may stretch and distort the shoulder cape.
Safety Notices and Package Content
While wool possesses a naturally higher resistance to campfire sparks than cotton or synthetics, caution should still be exercised around open flames, as sparks can easily scorch or burn through the inner cotton lining. Please note: The package contains the standalone woolen hood only. The red undertunic, leather belt, and any other accessories or weapons displayed in the product photos are for illustration purposes only and are not included.
This Woolen Hood can be made in various colors according to these sample cards. Please note the requested color(s) into your order, in the field for your comment. Please specify always (1) the number of the sample card, (2) letter of the color, and (3) description of the colour (Example: 04-F-blue). If you choose a fabric with different composition, the price may change. Possible price change will be consulted with you before processing the order.
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