A hand sewn historical reproduction of a tabard garment as depicted in the Luttrell Psalter

Long tabard

MEDIEVAL EUROPE
1250 - 1400 CE

This reproduction tabard is based on the simple outer garment worn by the ploughman depicted in the Luttrell Psalter, circa 1320-1340 CE. It is made from an undyed felted wool twill and finished with tablet woven hems. The tabard is a practical garment, oversized and with winged sleeves allowing for ease of movement during manual labour. Worn over a tunic, it can be belted at the waist and secured at the neck with two overlapping lappets.

Artwork Details

Medium: Wool vaðmál

Period: Medieval Period, 13th - 14th Century

Date: ca. 1250-1400 CE

Geography: Lincolnshire, England

Reference: Luttrell Psalter, Courtesy British Library, Add MS 42130 78

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