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Line 1: − == Clothing During the Middle Ages ==+ − The Clothing of the Medieval period is a fascinating development from simple garments which were universal to all classes into complex, and often restrictive fashions, which varied for each class. We will begin around 900 AD and continue to 1600, focusing on the clothing of the British Isles.+ − + − + − ---- − − − The clothing of Pre-Norman England was very simple, existing primarily for protection and warmth with little or no interest in fashion. All classes wore garments of similar type. Distinctions of rank were shown in the quality of the fabric and in the person's jewelry. Wool was the most common fabric. It was died in basic, natural colors. Upper class women might occupy their spare time by working embroidery, but such adornment was rare. − − − Women wore two long gowns with tight-fitting sleeves as basic undergarments. Over these, was worn a super-tunic, a loose gown with moderately flared sleeves which reached a few inches past the elbow and were turned back into a cuff. The super-tunic was hitched up at the sides to around knee length to keep it free of dirt. Women always covered their heads unless they were slaves or a very young girl. The head-dresses were nothing more than a simple drapes cloth or a hood which was attached to the cloak. The cloak was a large semi circle of fabric which was draped around the shoulders and tied or pinned with a brooch. − − − − Men wore a sort of tight fiting shirt and trousers called braccos, which were bound tight to the leg with thongs of leather. Over the shirt they wore a tunic, which was like a woman's super-tunic, but shorter. Men's cloaks could be in a variety of shapes including square, oblong, and semicircular. − − − Shoes for men and women were fairly simple. They were really no more than slippers, with soft soles that offered no protection or support. Many of the poor simply went barefoot. Shoes were little more than ornaments for the rich. Boots were also available, but again they were flimsy by modern standards. − − − == Anglo-Norman England - 1000 AD == − ----
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'''Clothing''', in the broadest sense, refers to materials that cover the body which provide [[warmth]], [[shelter]], [[hygiene]], and/or [[modesty]]. Clothing can be made of any number of materials, including plant fibers (such as [[cotton]]), animal hides or fibers (such as [[wool]] or [[fur]]), and artificial textiles (such as [[polyester]] or [[spandex]]). The vast variety of clothing speaks to the diversity of human [[culture]]s and [[behavior]], with different modes of clothing being reserved for [[work]], certain socioeconomic [[class]]es, and [[children]].
==See also==
[[History of Clothing]]
== Anglo-Saxon England - 900 AD ==
[[Category:Fashion]]
[[Image:Women900.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Woman from 900 AD]]
[[Image:Men900.jpg|thumb|200px|A man from 900 AD]]