Tag: Knighthood

Knight is originally the designation for the armed, heavily armed, mounted warriors of the European Middle Ages.

Ancient warriors. Life-size figures in full armor.

Roman legionary, Gallic warrior, Greek Hoplite Warrior, Knight of the 12th Century. Carolingian Frankish knights. Merovingian warriors

Ancient warriors. Life-size figures in full armor and equipment. Carl Gimbel Collection. More:Persian General in full armor 15th century. Persia Indian archer in full armor. India Statue of Roman Emperor… Read More

Reign of Philip III and Louis VIII. The influence of the Crusaders.

Jerusalem, Crusade, Crusader, middle ages

Severity of feminine costume – Long gowns and gimps – Marguerite of Provence – “Fermaux” – Reappearance of splendor in dress – Eastern customs – The priests of fashion – Haberdashery and peacock-feathers – Female embroiderers – Taste for embroidery – Continual temptations – Earliest sumptuary laws – Furs – St. Louis’s opinion on dress – Prohibitions by Philippe le Bel; speech made by his wife – Crépine.