Velvet Cotehardie Isabell, Medieval Dress, various colors. 13th - 15th century.

This medieval velvet dress or kirtle has a snug-fitting bodice and an A-line skirt. The skirt piece is fitted with so-called gores (wedge-shaped / triangular pieces of fabric) that give it a generous flare and make it sway nicely as you walk. The garment closes at the centre front with multiple faux antique brass buttons. The wide-cut sleeves are gathered below the elbow into broad cuffs which also close with buttons. The neckline and cuffs are piped with satin. The heavy cotton velvet fabric gives this full-length dress a noble appearance, further accented by all the subtle details.

The cut of this gown is based on medieval illustrations from the 13th to 15th centuries. While the women's garb had been rather loosely cut and figure-concealing until then, this era saw the rise of garments of increasingly close fit. The cotehardie, which evolved from the French loose-fitting cotte and approximately translates to daring cotte, presumably owes its name to its bold, tight-fitting nature.

Details:
- Available sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Colour: black (also available: red, green)
- Material: 100% cotton
- Length overall size M: approx. 150 cm (measured from the highest shoulder point down to the bottom hem)

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Care instructions:
Cotton velvet should not be machine washed to prevent irreversible creasing. Ironing should also be avoided at all costs, as to do so will crush the pile. To remove light stains, we recommend using a clothes brush to gently brush the stained area in the direction of the nap. For larger stains, it is advisable to have the dress dry-cleaned by a professional.