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Shifts & Hose

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Ladies Half-Hose

Ladies Half-Hose

Shifts and hose are the foundations of womenswear throughout much of history.

Shifts were t-shaped garments very similar to mens shirts, just longer and fuller. In the 13th, 14th and 15th century nothing was worn underneath the shift.

Women’s hose were knee-length socks cut from woven cloth. They were often quite loose and held up by garters just below the knee.

Linen shifts £38
Half-hose in linen or wool £28

Ladies Half-Hose

Ladies Half-Hose

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Single Leg Hose

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14th Century Split Hose and Braies

13th/14th Century Single Leg Hose and Braies

 Hose began as simple foot coverings and extended upwards covering more of the leg.

During 13th and much of the 14th century hose were single-legged garments (split hose) with long legged (pipe) braies filling the gap between. Hose fasten directly to the waistband (breech girdle) of the braies.

Single leg hose £35

14th Century Parti-coloured Split Hose

13th/14th Century Single Leg Hose (parti-coloured)

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