Medieval tabard with stripes, blue - yellow
Details:
- One size fits all
- Color: blue/yellow
- Material: 100% cotton
- Total length in size L: approx. 124 cm (measured in the center of the back)
- Care instructions: We recommend hand washing, otherwise discoloration may occur.
This calf length tabard is made of cotton fabric. It is cut straight and open on the sides. With a small ribbon at the waist, the tabard is closed and adjusted individually. The yellow fabric applied in the shape of an arrow on a blue background has a high recognition value.
The tabard (also called tunic, dress, tappert, or surcot) appeared in the 12th century and was worn by knights over armor or chain armor. It protected the wearer from sunlight on the battlefield and, through the different color combinations, made it clear in the battle fight who was an enemy and who was a friend.
There are numerous depictions of medieval tunics, for example, in the Maciejowski Bible (also Crusader Bible), a medieval Bible from the 13th century, and in the Codex Manesse, a manuscript of songs from the early 14th century.
Typical of the tunic is the simple and straight cut. To give the tunic a little waist, we recommend combining it with a leather belt.