This calf-length tabard is perfect and complete for the cotton fabric (canvas) festival. The body part is cut straight to the waist and wide and slit at the skirt part. The checkerboard-shaped color division (MiParti) and the applied paw crosses give this weapon outfit its individual look.
The tabard (as above all, tappert or surcot) appeared in the twelfth century and was worn by knights over armour or chain armour. It protected the user from sunlight on the battlefield and the different color combinations made it clear in the middle of battle who was an enemy and who was a friend. Tabards were used by many crusaders to identify themselves as crusaders.
There are numerous depictions of medieval robes, for example in the Maciejowski Bible (also Crusader Bible), a medieval illustrated Bible from the thirteenth century, and in the Codex Manesse, a song manuscript from the early fourteenth century.
The simple and straight cut is typical of the tunic. To give the waist to the tunic, we recommend combining it with a leather belt.
Details:
Available sizes: S/M/L, XL/XXL
- Color: brown/beige brown
-Material: 100% cotton
- Total length for size L: approx. 124 cm (measured in the center of the back)
- Care instructions: We recommend washing your hands