A guide to historical wool-making techniques and textiles with tips on choosing authentic fabrics for period clothing and historical costuming.
Planning a historical costume but you’re not sure which fabric to choose? No need to wade through piles of history books – we’ve done the research for you. This short guide to historical wools covers everything from traditional wool processing techniques to pointers for choosing an authentic weave.
Summer weight wool fabric, 100% wool twill - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Hand woven silk cloth of gold from Moreel Triptych, royal blue
Exquisite Indian Pashmina Brocade: A Journey through Time
A sturdy, light to medium weight, pure merino wool fabric in burgundy shot with black. A plain weave with a felt-like, fulled surface for added
Light merino tabby wool broadcloth, burgundy
Black merino twill wool - SARTOR BOHEMIA
CLASS / PLAIN WEAVE YAK WOOL JACKET
Sartor - Period Textiles
Wool fabrics through the ages - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Wool fabrics through the ages - SARTOR BOHEMIA
A sturdy, midweight, 100% virgin wool fabric in red and black woven in a broken twill that makes an attractive diamond pattern. The fabric has a
Diamond weave virgin wool, red and black
Blue diamond weave wool - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Pure brushed wool fabric béžová - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Margravial brocade with parrots, red - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Blue silk rayon fabric - SARTOR BOHEMIA
Pure brushed wool fabric grey - SARTOR BOHEMIA