This handwoven silk barbette is a faithful recreation inspired by textile #651985 excavated from the royal burials of Burgos Cathedral in Spain. Dating to the 12th–14th centuries, the original is one of the exceptionally rare surviving examples featuring woven-in frills rather than frills sewn on after weaving. Research suggests these remarkable textiles may have all been produced by a single medieval weaving workshop.

Woven from fine silk, the frills are created as an integral part of the fabric—a painstaking technique requiring individually weighted edge warps and careful control throughout the weaving process. The result is a soft, airy barbette with delicate gathered edges that cannot be replicated by simply sewing on trim.

The original textile shows evidence of being folded lengthwise, supporting its use as a barbette, worn beneath the chin and over the crown to support medieval veils and headdresses.

Perfect for:

• 12th–14th century European reenactment
• SCA and living history
• Medieval costuming
• Museum-quality reproduction collections

Materials: 100% silk
Construction: Handwoven with integral woven frills
Dimensions:  31.5" x4.5"

Inspiration: Burgos Cathedral Textile #651985, Spain (12th–14th century)

Here is the blog post about the weaving process: https://drifasweaving.wordpress.com/2018/05/18/woven-frills/

Each piece is woven individually, making slight variations part of its handmade character. There is a pattern flaw near the center, will not be noticeable while being worn. 

***Veil not included***