Greek tragedy and comedy masks Greek pottery Tragic and comic masks seem to owe their origin in Greece to Bacchus’ feasts, wherein those, who took part in them, where in… Read More
Category: Ancient
Ancient Etruscan ceramics. Antefixes. Céramique Étrusque.
Antiques of Etruscan culture. Céramique Étrusque. Antefixes. These monuments might prove the establishment of an Ionian colony in Etruria towards the 8th century B.C., and its fusion with these warlike primitive tribes
Frankish Merovingian costume history 4th and 5th century.
The Nobility. State Costume — Men 6th, 7th and 8th Centuries. Goldsmiths’ Work. Costume of the Middle Classes Men. Lower Classes. The Glove. Costume of the Nobility Women. Jewellery of the Franks.

Textilepedia. The Complete Fabric Guide.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
Viking of the Varangian Guard. Byzantine. Imperial bodyguard.
At the end of the tenth century the Varangian Guard, an Imperial bodyguard, were a conspicuous, picturesque, and useful adjunct to the Byzantine Court.
The Roman Paenula. The cowl or hood. Traveling cloak.
The Roman Paenula. The cowl or hood. Ancient roman traveling cloak. The Paenula was a bell-shaped garment, worn in inclement weather. In most cases it was closed all round, but occasionally… Read More
Antique Greek theatrical masks. Art Gréco. Masques Tragiques.
Antique Greek theatrical masks. Antiqués. Art Gréco. Masques Tragiques, Sculptés.
Clothing of the late antiquity and middle ages. 5th to 10th c.
Clothing of the late antiquity and Middle Ages. Carolingian, Eastern Roman Empire, Byzantium, Pre-Christian time.
Clothing of the early Christians and Arabians of the Middle east.
Clothing of the early Christians and Arabs in the Middle East from the 4th to the 6th century.
Teutons clothing. From the Stone Age to the 4th century.
Teutonic costume prehistoric period, third and fourth centuries A.D.
Assyrian, Egyptians and Medes costumes in pre-Christian times.
Clothing of a noble Egyptian, Egyptian Queen and distinguished Egyptian. Egyptian court official, King (Pharaoh) and fan carrier of the king.