Tops

      
 

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Wench Chemise

      
Slight ruffle
      along neckline and cuff. Perfect for under bodices or wench 
    belts. Can be worn on or off the shoulder. One size fits most.
      Great for 
      peasant or merchant class. This top offers an elastic wrist and
       neck.  Drawstrings available as an option below. 

       Available in black, natural,
      or white 

      cotton. 

      See list below for options.
$35
 OPTIONS:

      
I.
Lace
      Sleeves - Great for hot Faires and events. Please specify blue,
      black, purple or off-white lace.

      Add $7

      
E.

      Full Length - Great for under the Celtic Froca, or acts as a petticoat for under regular skirts

      Add $20

      
J.

      Drawstring neck & wrists - instead of elastic

      
No Charge 

      
 

      

Embroidered Chemise

      
Same as above but with a lovely line of embroidered knotwork at the cuff.    
The full length version is a perfect compliment for under our Froca. 
Available in black, natural, or white cotton.  Your choice of colors on the 
knotwork.  
$45   Wench Length
$65 Full Length 

      
 

      

Merchant Chemise

      
This essential garment has a plain scoop neckline and features a delightful 
lace insert running the length of the sleeve.   This top offers an elastic 
wrist and drawstring neck.  Available in black, natural, or white cotton.  
The lace will match the fabric color chosen.  Lace patterns may vary.  
See list below for options. 
$42   Wench Length
$65 Full Length

      
 

      
An Online Exclusive!!!!
Three Piece Chemise

      
Made similar
      to the Wench Chemise, only the arms are not connected to the

      body. Allows for greater freedom of movement. Available in black,
      white, or 
      natural. Too Hot? Lose the sleeves and use them as scrunchies!!

      
$38 Wench Length
$58 Full Length 

      
 

      
An Online Exclusive!!!!
Ana Shift 

      
 A full length chemise that has a slight ruffle along the neckline.  The sleeves 
have a gathered elastic band at the upper arm, and open drape at the end of 
the sleeve.   Can be worn, on or off the shoulders.  Looks great under any of 
our bodices.  Available cotton fabric colors are listed on order page.  Shown 
here with our lace Gypsy skirt and The Bodice. 
$55 Full Length 
$29 Gypsy Skirt

      
 

      
Poette Shift

This full length shift has a ruffled "V" neck with tie closures.
The wrists are elastic with romantic ruffled lace on the edges.  
Nice under the Celtic Froca or any of our bodices.
This is a more tailored garment to cut down on bulk 
under the bodice. Great for merchant class.
Available in white or black cotton.
$85  Full Length

      
 

The Lady's Country Shirt

A casual everyday kind of shirt.  It features traditional 
knotwork designs on the shoulder panels and 
has a scoop neck.  This garment is hand screened with 
a permanent fabric dye to produce the knotwork. 
Available in natural cotton only.
 Knotwork colors can be green, blue, red or black.

      
$65

      
 

      

Celtic Camisole

This adorable set is perfect as PJ’s!!  Or can be worn
traditionally for comfort under your historical garments.  
Trimmed in tatted style lace, with an elastic waist.   
Camisole can also be worn as a tank top in the modern 
world.  This garment is hand screened with 
a permanent fabric dye to produce the knotwork. 
Available fabric colors are natural, black or white cotton. 
Knotwork colors can be green, blue, burgundy, or black. 
 For the Bloomers see our Bottoms Section below.

      
$28 with knotwork 

$23 without knotwork 
Options:
J. Drawstring waist- instead of elastic-  No Charge 

      
 

      
 Bodices

      
 
Some of the nice things about our bodices:
--All bodices can have a matching drawstring lined pouch made for an 
additional $10 (approx. 6"x 8" size may vary)    
--Boning is used everywhere there is lacing to prevent scrunching. 
--Areas of boning are reinforced so boning won't poke through the fabric.

     When adding options, please don't forget to add the additional letter 
and cost on the order form ( ie. The Bodice Option L).
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Celtic Wench Belt

      
Made of heavy black cotton twill. Lacing and soft boning at back and front 
for easy adjusting. Embroidered Celtic dog motif on front panels. Please 
include waist size on order form. Historically accurate style. Pick gold or 
silver tones for embroidery and eyelets.
$45
Options:
Option A - Gold tones
Option B - Silver tones

      
 

      

Celtic Bodice

      
These bodices are meant to act as the poor woman's corset. They help to 
create that much sought after hourglass figure. All seams are reinforced to 
withstand that occasional "run-by" wenching. It is fully reversible, 
effectively two bodices in one!!   Please choose one fabric color choice and one color for knotwork on 
order form. One side comes standard black with 
no knotwork.  Available heavy cotton fabric colors are listed on order page.  
Shown here with our           Wench Chemise.
See list below
      for options.
$75
OPTIONS:
 

      
F.
Lacing
      at shoulder

      
Add $5

      
G.

      
Lacing at sides as well as front with boning

      
Add $15
D.
Lacing at back  as well as front with boning
Add $15

      
 

      

Erin Bodice

     
 Same as above, but a different knotwork pattern. It is fully reversible. 
Please choose one fabric color choice and one color for knotwork on 
order form. One side comes standard black with 
no knotwork.  Available cotton fabric colors are listed on order page.  Shown 
here with our           Wench Chemise and Wench skirt. 
See list above
      for options.
$75

      
 

      

Celtic Merchant Bodice

      
Gorgeously embroidered with traditional Celtic knotwork, this lovely bodice 
is made of heavy denim cotton with embroidery on the picadils and epaulets. 
Comes in your choice of colors on the embroidery. As with all our bodices, it 
is lined in black twill, with reinforced stitching, and boning near the 
lacing to avoid bunching. Great for 
merchant class or low nobility. The heavy cotton or velveteen is available in 
burgundy, forest green, Indigo blue, or black. Shown here with our         
Wench Chemise, Overskirt skirt, removable embroidered Basic sleeves and embroidered Petticote.      

See list below
      for options.

      


      
$115 in heavy cotton 

$168  in velveteen 
 

OPTIONS:
K.
 for embroidered Lady Bracers
Add $30
M.
 for tie on Basic Sleeves, no embroidery
Add $38
N.
 for tie on Basic Sleeves, embroidered cuff
Add $53
O.
for Split Sleeves, no embroidery
Add $53

To see sleeve styles click Here
For non-Celtic bodice choices please see our Ladies Costume Section


      
 

      
 Bottoms

      
 
All bottoms offer an elastic back and drawstring front waistband for perfect 
comfortable fit, unless otherwise noted.  Garments are made of 100% cotton, 
unless otherwise specified.    All skirts are approx 38 inches in length.  
Longer lengths available by request.
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Drathars a.k.a. Bloomers
Fun and flirty! Wear them under a skirt as they were traditionally worn, or 
wear them with just a shirt. There is 
elastic at the knee for comfort and the 
bottom edge has a 
pretty lace ruffle. This indispensable garment is hand 
screened with a permanent fabric dye to produce the knotwork.  Other fabric 
colors available by special request. Available fabric colors are natural, or 
white cotton. Knotwork colors can be green, black, blue, burgundy. Detail of knot work:
$35 with knotwork
$27
      without knotwork
Options:
J. Drawstring knee - instead of elastic -No Charge

      
 

      
Runaway Skirt
An untamed, full skirt with useful hidden pockets.  Random decorative 
knotwork grace it’s simple lines.  This garment is
 hand screened with a 
permanent fabric dye to produce the knotwork.  Available fabric colors are 
listed on order page. Knotwork colors are as random as the designs and could 
be 
any of the following colors: black, metallic gold, metallic silver, blue 
or green.
$45 with knotwork
  $35
      without knotwork

      
 

      
Colleen
      Skirt
Radiate Celtic charm with this 3 panel gored skirt, narrow at the waist, full 
at the hem, shown here with the Celtic Gypsy skirt in black.  This garment is hand screened with a permanent fabric dye to 
produce the knotwork.   Available fabric colors are listed on order page. 
Knotwork colors can be green, blue, red, black, metallic gold, or metallic silver.
$45 with knotwork
$35
      without knotwork
 

      
 

      
Gypsy 
      Skirt
A delightful accent garment.  The waistband is drawstring only.  This garment 
is hand screened with a permanent fabric dye to produce the knotwork. 
Available fabric colors are listed on order page. Knotwork and trim colors 
can be green, blue, black, red, metallic gold, metallic silver.
$35 with knotwork
$30
      without knotwork
 

      
 

      
Petticote
A very romantic and fun underskirt. Looks great with our Celtic Overskirt.  
Full cut, ruffled bottom trimmed with embroidery and lace. Available in 
white, black or natural cotton.  Please note one fabric color and one knotwork color on order 
form.
$45 cotton plain
$55
      with Celtic embroidery on the ruffle

      
 

      
Celtic Overskirt
Attractively embroidered with Celtic knotwork, this complimentary overskirt 
is made of durable heavy denim cotton.  Let us choose the appropriate colors 
on the embroidery.  Comfortable, unique adjustable waistband assures easy on 
and off. Great for merchant class or low nobility. The heavy cotton or 
velveteen is available in burgundy, forest green, Indigo blue, or black.  
Shown here with our Wench Chemise, Merchant Bodice and embroidered petticote.
$86 heavy cotton with embroidery
$106
      velveteen with embroidery
$56
      without embroidery in heavy cotton
$68
      without embroidery in velveteen



For other non-Celtic skirt choices please see our Ladies Costume Section

Dresses

All Dresses can be made with fabric you send us, if you choose to do so. 
Please contact us for more information.  
See our above for full length chemises and shifts.

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The Celtic Froca

      
Made in the same durable construction as our bodices. It has boning by the 
lacing to stop unseemly bunching. The skirting is attached firmly to the 
skillfully constructed bodice.  Usually worn over a full length Wench 
Chemise.  Made of solid colored, heavy cotton twill for a durable and long 
lasting garment.  Available fabric colors are listed on order page.  
For an 
added flair wear our Celtic Wench Belt over the Froca!
$115 with embroidered epaulets
$89 without knotwork, no epaulets
$55 Full length Wench Chemise
OPTIONS:
K.
 for embroidered Lady Bracers
Add $30
M.
 for tie on sleeves, no embroidery
Add $38
N.
 for tie on sleeves, embroidered cuff
Add $48
O.
for split sleeves, no embroidery
Add $53

To see sleeve styles click Here

      
 
 

      

This dress won an award at the 
New Hampshire Highland Games for
"Best Traditional Highland Dress - 1999"

      
Celtic
      Maiden
This style of dress is based on the medieval kirtle, but more 
flatteringly 
tailored. It is a great dress for casual days
 or sexy nights. This dress has 
lacing in the back for an 
adjustable waist. This garment is hand screened 
with 
a permanent fabric dye to produce the knotwork. 
Available fabric colors 
are listed on order page. 
Knotwork colors can be green, blue, black, 
burgundy, 
metallic gold, or metallic silver.  Our favorite for 
this dress is our 
natural fabric with dark green knotwork.  
Available in Cotton only.

 

            
 Detail
            of knot work:
 

            
 

      
$115
Options:

J. Lacing
      at Wrist -Add $10
R. Short sleeves -  No Charge

      
 

      
Celtic
      Lady
A most elegant variation of the traditional kirtle with the embroidery 
providing a much richer texture and look to the dress. An eye catching 
garment for those special occasions, such as weddings. A perfect compliment 
to the Men’s Yeoman shirt.   Available fabric colors are listed on order 
page.  The embroidery thread comes in a wide variety of colors. Inquire if 
you need to match a specific color.
$155
Options:

J. Lacing
      at Wrist -Add $10
R. Short sleeves -  No Charge 

      
 

      

The Celtic Sundress
So useful and so unusual!!  This is one of the most versatile and comfortable 
garments we’ve ever made!  This Viking based garment can be worn historically 
with a kirtle or pants and a long sleeve tunic.  Or it can be worn to modern 
day work with a turtleneck, or casually with a t-shirt / tank top as a 
sundress.  It features an embroidered traditional Celtic knot on the front.  
Made of a cotton/linen blend.  Available fabric colors are pale blue, moss 
green, and tan.  Embroidery in your choice of colors.  Historically accurate 
style. 
$75 with Embroidered knotwork
$60 without knotwork

      
 

      

The Birka Sundress
A slightly different style than the above sundress, but just as versatile.  
This Viking based garment can be worn in all the same ways as the Celtic 
Sundress.  It features a traditional Celtic knot on the front and along the 
shoulder straps.  Shown here with the classical kirtle.  Made of a 
cotton/linen blend.  This garment is hand screened with a permanent fabric 
dye to produce the knotwork. Available fabric colors are pale blue, moss 
green, and tan.  Knotwork colors can be green, blue, black, burgundy, metallic gold, 
metallic silver.  Historically accurate style.
$65 Hand silk screened
$60 without knotwork

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