Mongol Hat Documentation HL Cerridwen Ravenhawk of Conway The book of Kings, pictures of Mongols from 14, 15 and 16th c. From viewing the pictures each hat is different in construction. The picture of a Mongol from the 16th c looks more like a Sherbush hat, which is a domed hardened hat, which could have been boiled leather. From the picture it looks as if the fur used was mink. The 15th c hat looks like it is a 4 panel hat with a tall point and fabric band. The 14th c picture looks to be 6 panels with a fabric band. The top is more rounded to fit the head as compared to the 15th c picture. These different constructions may lend to the fashions and different cultures of the era. In the Movie MONGOL, you see 4 different variations of hats that were worn. It took me several days to dissect the hat from pictures to form a pattern that was good enough to replicate this hat. I am proud to say it has turned out fantastic. The book MONGOL COSTUME, has a picture of a hat on page 176, from the 1930's, very ornate, the directions say to use 6 pieces, but the diagram shows only 5. (An error I presume on their part). When making my hats I experimented with several different types of triangles. A pointed triangle would give a more pointed hat as in the 15thc hat picture on my page. I also experimented with 6 panels and it comes out very nicely pointed as well. Depending on how rounded, the width, and curve of the triangles will depend on what your hat will look like. Therefore, I am able to say that I can recreate the pictures on my website, with leather, or wool in four or 6 panels. Reference: "Mongol Costume"Hansen, Henny Harald, Rhodos International Science & Art. Publisher A/S Copenhagen 1993. The Movie "Mongol" 2007 depicts the life and times of Genghis Khan

Her RH Renee of Tir Righ - 2009 - Wool Bog Coat with fur The motif that is on the bottom of her coat is from Ancient European Costume and Fashions, Herbert Norris. The actual picture is Byzantium, Fig. 115 p. 258, but I found it on another site called Viking Embroidery and motifs, Viking Embroidery Stitches and Motifs Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1997 Carolyn Priest-Dorman Permission is granted to make and distribute verbatim copies of this document. "The little that can be gathered from the information on the Valsgärde embroideries suggests that one of their design motifs was perhaps Byzantine in inspiration. The stylized vegetation motif shown in the photo in Graham-Campbell. This is the "collar" piece. The original embroidery is about 4 centimeters wide, on a strip of silk 6 centimeters wide." The horses on the side are from a Viking tent frame supports (Gokstad, Norway) The dragons on the back of her coat a Rune Stone in Gotland, Sweden. I used a felted wool for her coat, it was a blanket that was pure wool that had been washed over and over which, created a wonderful felted look and feel to the coat. For the appliques I used a commercial felt, I used this felt because was available to me, thick, and did not fray. Perfect for appliques. The Norse would have used a felted wool as well.

HRM of An Tir Cedric - 2009 Norse inspired, wool, linen lining. The bottom back of his coat is an appliqué of a Viking ship from picture stones in Gotland, Sweden. (Dover Publications) In the center of the shields I needled felted buffalo wool. I was at an event in Tir Righ called AT War. The Tir Righ and Avacal War and it was held at a buffalo ranch. I picked some of the wool up and used it on his coat. Very cool indeed. The curls on the bottom of his coat were done to depict waves. I took the motif from a gold torc, (celtic design) Dover Publications. The birds on the back of his coat are from a Norse site, which I cannot find anymore, but I am still looking. I used a heavy commercial felt. I loved it because it was raised off of the coat. Very thick and easy to work with. If I was to make the felt myself it would not have been that thick. I used a whip stitch to hold down the appliqué then I embroidered around the appliqué to make them pop out and add more colour. I also used a stem stitch on top of the appliqué to add more depth. Down the front and around the neck I used a chain stitch and couched it with gold thread. I also chain stitched around the cuffs. The appliqué on his arms are from an ornament on a bronze-gilt weather vane, I only took part of the design to appliqué. (Dover Publications) The Griffins on the front of his coat are of his personal device.

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My Personal Coat documentation - 2009 Cashmere Norse coat, with Celtic motifs. Yes, I know, I have done a Norse coat with Celtic motifs, but that is what I liked at the time. The appliqué work is done with a heavy commercial felt. The pattern down the front is from a gold torc, Dover Publications. The pattern at the bottom of the front is a Urnes-style bone pin, Dover Publications. The pattern on the arms is from a sword hilt, Dover Publications. The pattern on the bottom front of my coat is a partial pattern from a spiral design on a sword hilt. Dover Publications. On the bottom back of my coat is a design from a norse site that I have to find again. Oops. On the back of my coat is the Hounds of Annwn. I used a whip stitch to hold down the appliqué then I embroidered around them as well as on them. I also added amber beads on the front motifs to add a touch of colour and style. Embroidery stitches used: stem, and chain. I used a stem stick around the seams. I also added some bone designs on my cuffs. On the back and front are lamp work beads in the shape of bones. As most of you know I am a animal person and I love my dog, Zeus.