While continuing to produce clothes and accessories for Dark-age re-enactment, Thorhild is pleased to introduce her range of items for the Victorian era.

Everything is made to individual requirements giving you a unique garment or accessory. Items can be made using fabric you have already, or Thorhild will endeavour to find fabric for your individual needs.

The Dark Age range includes Kyrtles, trousers, hoods, hats and coifs.

For the Victorian man waistcoats, trousers and shirts also blouses, skirts and dresses for the ladies. See below for more details and illustrations.

In addition she makes a unique range of accessories including longbow bags, shoulder bags, tent peg sacks and more! Thorhild will also undertake repairs and alterations on request.

Please contact Thorhild via the contacts page with details of garments/items you want. She can then discuss measurements required and types of fabrics/colours with you.

Please note: A deposit of 30% of total is required on all orders of £30 and above.

Dark Age Range

basic generic under kyrtle in unbleached linen with 4 inserted gores	Basic over kyrtle 9th-10thC in wool (4 gores)
11thC warriors over kyrtle in wool with front & back splits & contrasting trim	High status 11thC linen kyrtle with front & back splits & trim. (un-finished)

Kyrtles, male or female, Viking, Saxon or Norman.

Prices begin at £80 for basic garment made from linen/cotton mix or woollen. Prices will vary due to fabric costs and labour. Pure Linen extra.

Children's tunics

as above from £35.

Dark-Age trousers in linen

Trousers

In linen/cotton mix, with drawstring waist. From £35

Hoods

In linen or wool. From £15. Lined as illustrated £20.With shoulder cape. Pointed or rounded top.

Phrygian caps

'Cockscomb' type. Basic with contrasting edge trim £10. Other styles made, please ask.

Yorvik ladies cap

From £10 in cotton.. Linen and silk dependent on price & availabilty of fabric.

Women's headcloths

Linen, from £10 depending on size.
As worn by Thorhild on previous pages.

Medieval coif

From £12 in calico.

Shoulder bags

From £15. Made in your preferred fabrics and dimensions. With internal pocket.

Drawstring LHE bags

From £5 in linen or wool. For craft materials, tools or herbs.

Longbow bags

From £15 in strong calico. With reinforced bottom, hanging loop and carry strap.

Baby / toddler sleeping bag.

Ages approx 6 months to 3 years.
Individually made to your needs.
Woollen lined with linen. Bone toggles.

Baby/Toddler Shoes

Handmade leather turn shoes with elasticated top, ideal for the smaller re-enactor.

£12 per pair. Colour combinations made on request.

Sizes 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, and 18-24 months.

If you're looking for something not mentioned, ask and I'll see what I can do!

Victorian Range

Please contact Thorhild via the contacts page with details of garments/items you want. She can then discuss measurements required and types of fabrics/colours with you.

Please note: A deposit of 30% of total is required on all orders of £30 and above.

Mens

Waistcoats

Mens from £40, boys from £25. Available in a variety of styles, colours and fabrics. Lined, with or without collar and back buckle. Suitable approx 1860-1910. Mens sizes 34-44 chest

Trousers

From £50. Various fabrics including corduroy. High waisted with button fly and front pockets. Suitable for approx 1850-1910. Back pockets, buttons for braces on request. Sizes 28-60 waist.

British Army 'greyback' shirts

Up to chest 44, £40. Chest 46 - 56, £45
Late Victorian style, Zulu & Boer wars.
Made from good quality wool flannel, with bosom front, white stand collar and tin buttons. Addition of white label for WW1 style on request.


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Shirts

Informal. From £25. Cotton. Over head style. Sizes 32-56 chest. Suitable for 1850-1920 pioneers, western and workwear.

Neckwear

Ties, stocks, bowties, cravats and neckerchiefs. 1850-1920 From £10 depending on style and fabric. This illustration shows an 'Osbladestone' tie and stock from c.1850. Many other styles on request

Ladies


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Blouses

From £45, Cotton, gingham or fabric of choice. Sizes 10-26. 1890-1905. Front fastening. High neck, with or without leg of mutton sleeves and ruffled front. Fully lined. Various other styles available on request.

Skirts

From £45. In woollen, cotton twill, taffeta etc. 1890-1905. Five gore style in walking length or with long or short train.. Suitable for day or evening wear. Fully lined.

Bonnet/Kappie

As worn by the pioneers of the American West and Boer settlers in South Africa.

Can be made in plain coloured or patterned cotton. £25

1895 Evening Gown

Evening gowns

1880 -1905. Made by special request. Prices on application

Drawstring 'Dorothy' bag

Drawstring bags

From £15. A simple yet essential reticule for all your personal items. Can be made to match your outfit.

If you're looking for something not mentioned, ask and I'll see what I can do!

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