Hood

Hood

The medieval hood is a garment born out of practicality; cold weather-wear turned fashion item. The liripipe (the point at the back of the head) was extended until it reached outrageous proportions by the end of the 15th Century.

Hood

Hood

Hood

Hood

15th Century Ladies Open Hood

15th Century Ladies Open Hood

As an alternative to the closed hood, ladies also wore an open hood over a tightly tied coif.

Closed hood £30
Open Hood £20