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Renaissance Faire performers please check with your Faires for costume
restrictions on colors and fabric choices before ordering.

All garments are completely washable. No special care needed.
We recommend a cold water cycle then line dry it.
This will increase the longevity of the garment as well as prevent shrinkage
and possible discoloration of the fabric. Garments are made of 100% cotton unless
otherwise noted. Other fabric choices are available by special request. Please allow
for artistic variations within the garments.

“An Online Exclusive!!!!” means we don’t carry this item with us to shows.

Cuffs are standard 2 1/2 inches wide. Please note on space provided on order
form which type of cuff closure you'd prefer. The choices are buttons, lacing,
or ties. All shirts are standard 36” in length.

When adding options, please don't forget to note the letter in the Options category
on the order form ( ie. wench chemise Option B)
.


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Tunic Shirt

This garment is modeled after the traditional tunic. The style’s history traces as far back as 300BC. The knotwork around the neck is continuous, lending an exotic finish to a basic garment. It has a straight sleeve with no cuff and ties at the neck. This garment is hand screened with a permanent fabric dye to produce the knotwork. Available fabric colors are listed on order page. Knotwork available in your choice of colors.

Detail of knot work:

$48

 
An Online Exclusive!!!!
Short Sleeved Tunic

Cool comfort for sultry days, this tunic can be worn tucked in, or out and belted as was traditional to the Celts. This garment is hand screened with a permanent fabric dye to produce the knotwork. Available fabric colors are listed on order page.

$48

 
The Highlander Shirt

Known as the traditional shirt to be worn with a kilt. Comes in natural cotton muslin or cotton osnaburg (a looser cotton weave, more natural looking) Wooden button and loop closure on yoke at chest. Shirt comes standard with wooden button closure cuff only. Choose from several kinds of embroidery:

$45 without knotwork

$55 one thistle or pennanular embroidered knotwork
List as Highlander(Thstl) or Highlander (Penn)

$65 double dog or cat embroidered knotwork.
List as Highlander(Dog) or Highlander (Cat)

 

To see all styles of knotwork click on photo to left

 

Lord's Shirt

This shirt is very comfortable and one of our best sellers. Criss cross style lacing on the yoke. The knot work comes only on the front and on the cuffs. This garment is hand screened with a permanent fabric dye to produce the knotwork. Available in white cotton with your choice of knotwork color.

Detail of knot work:

$65

 

An Online Exclusive!!!!
Men’s Country Shirt

A casual everyday kind of shirt. It features traditional knotwork designs on the shoulder panels and has a scoop neck with a “V” front. This garment is hand screened with a permanent fabric dye to produce the knotwork. Available fabric colors are natural or white cotton. Knotwork colors can be green, blue, burgundy or black. Shown here with tie cuff closures.

$65 with knotwork

$55 without knotwork


 
Royal Tunic Shirt

A more casual, yet refined style. Embroidered cuff and collar adds wealth and station to this garment. Can be worn tucked in or out and belted. A perfect style for under vests and doublets. Considered merchant class or lower court wear. Available fabric colors are listed on order page. Knotwork available in your choice of colors. Tie neck closure, and basic pants shown here.

Detail of knot work:

$78 with knotwork

$55 without knotwork

OPTIONS:
T.Tie neck closure
U.Button and loop neck closure

 
Crownguard Shirt

A little more dashing and daring. This handsome shirt is similar to the Royal Tunic, but with a slash of color at the sleeve. Color combinations to your choosing. Button and loop neck closure, and basic pants shown here. Looks great with our Crownguard Pants!

Detail of knot work:

$88 with knotwork

$65 without knotwork

Same options available as Royal Tunic ( see above)

 
An Online Exclusive!!!! Irish Lenine An extremely full cut shirt with a "V" neck,
and drawstring sleeves for adjustability.
Historically accurate style.
Please specify white or natural cotton.

$65


 
Celtic Yeoman's Shirt

This shirt offers great freedom of movement and comfort. It has criss cross style lacing at the yoke, and accented with embroidered knotwork on cuff, collar and yoke. Considered merchant class or higher. Looks marvelous with a kilt. A perfect complement to the Celtic Lady's Dress. The embroidery offers a much richer texture and look. For all those occasions you need to look legendary. Available fabric colors are listed on order page. Knotwork available in your choice of colors.

$98

 
Nobleman Shirt

Historically worn under Doublets, or with a kilt. Hand box pleated collar with tie closure neck and cuffs. Embroidery on cuffs and collar. Considered upper-class. Full sleeves allow for ease of movement for those spontaneous dashing duels, yet elegant enough for court wear. White cotton only with your choice of color on the knotwork.

Detail of knot work:

$98 with knotwork
$75 without knotwork


 

The CelticVest

NOW WITH A HIDDEN POCKET!!!

This versatile vest can be worn by gypsies, vagabonds, foresters, archers and the like. Any adventurous character with a desire for simplicity would love this vest. It is fully reversible and washable. All seams are reinforced to withstand the occasional tavern brawl. Please choose one color on the order form, and one color for knotwork. The other side will come standard black. This timeless style has been around for ages. Shown here with the Highlander shirt and basic pant.

OPTIONS:
2 button and loop closure available at waist
Option P - button and loop closure Add $5.

 

$58 with Knotwork
$38 plain


 
Doublet

Sturdy construction for those daily and nightly battles. Available in velveteen or cotton twill. Available fabric colors are listed on order page. Shown here with embroidered picadils and collar with epaulets at shoulders. Lined in black cotton, with button and loop closure. The Nobleman's Shirt is ideal for under this garment. Shown here with our Doublet pants. Historical References: Elizabethan middle to upper class depending on the fabric and amount of trims used.

$95 Heavy Cotton twill plain
$110 Velveteen plain

$165 Heavy Cotton with embroidery
and silver Celtic knotwork buttons.


$195
Velveteen with embroidery
and silver Celtic knotwork buttons.
OPTIONS:
To see sleeve styles click here
M.tie on Basic sleevesAdd $38
O.tie on Lined, Split sleeves Add $53


 

 Bottoms

 

Please include inseam and waist measurements as well as height in provided spaces in the order form. All pants offer an elastic back and drawstring front waistband for comfort. All garments are available only in cotton, unless otherwise specified. Pants can be made to
match the color of knotwork on our shirts.


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Basic Pant a.k.a. Trews

A full cut pant that is historically accurate to before 900AD as far as we can tell. Celts wore these pants cross gathered by lacing from knee to ankle (sorry, we do not provide lacing). The ankle cuffs are straight, no elastic. This pant makes a nice complement to any of the shirts. Great for adventurer/peasant or merchant class. Available in black, green, brown or royal blue cotton.

$30

 
The Mercutio Pant

A great pant for combat. Yes, it looks similar to the basic pant, but, the pant legs are a little less full and all the seams are reinforced. There is a gusset at the crotch for full extensions in battle. Has an elastic cuff at the ankle. Great for any class level. Available in black, forest green, brown or royal blue cotton. Lunge with no worries.

$40

 
Celtic Crownguard Pant

Same as above, but the slash of color has Celtic knotwork on it. This garment is hand screened with a permanent fabric dye to produce the knotwork. Color combinations to your choosing.

$55 with knotwork

$45 without knotwork


 


An Online Exclusive!!!!
Doublet Breeches

Set a tone of comfort in this fitted, full length pant. It has a bold slash of color at the side, held in place by embroidered knotwork tabs. Made of the same heavy cotton as the doublet. Your choice of two colors, available fabric colors are listed on order page. Historically accurate style.

$89 with knotwork

$65 without knotwork


 


An Online Exclusive!!!!
Slops

Yes, pants were once referred to as “Slops”. A baggy pant made in heavy cotton twill which features strips of complimenting color. Strips can be made to match the embroidery, or another color of your choosing. They come fully lined in a light cotton and should fall just below the knee in length (depends on the height of your boots). Your choice of two colors, available fabric colors are listed on order page. Historically accurate style.

$95 with trim on strips

$75 plain (as shown)

OPTIONS:
A. Gold trim
B. Silver trim


Breeches
Available fabric colors are listed on order page.

 
Knee Breeches

Has a long cuff for tucking into boots.

$35

 
Farmer Knee Breeches

Has fabric ties at knee.

$25

 
Peasant Knee Breeches

Has an elastic cuff at the knee.

$25

 
Pirate Knee Breeches

Has a long cuff with lacings along the outside.

$35

For more chioces in Men's clothing, please click HERE for our Lords Costume section. Click HERE for our Celtic Ladies section For Cloaks, Capes and Cowles see our Accessories section or click HERE



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