Carde

To discuss research into and about the middle ages.

Moderator: Glen K

Post Reply
Galleron
Archive Member
Posts: 490
Joined: Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:54 am
Contact:
Contact Galleron

Carde

Post by Galleron »

It's a medieval fabric that is available in blue and blood color, and suitable for vestments, linings, curtains, standards and pennons. It is distinguished from worsted, linen, canvas, bokeram and fustian. Anyone know more?
Galleron

http://willscommonplacebook.blogspot.com: My Blog
http://www.cafepress.com/Commonplacegood: My CafePress store for medieval recreation and the Middle Ages
Top
User avatar
Galfrid atte grene
Archive Member
Posts: 1382
Joined: Sat Feb 01, 2003 2:01 am
Location: Maryland

Re: Carde

Post by Galfrid atte grene »

The Lexis Project has a definition and a couple citations that may be useful: http://lexissearch.arts.manchester.ac.u ... spx?id=846
Top
User avatar
Ernst
Archive Member
Posts: 8824
Joined: Sat Aug 12, 2000 1:01 am
Location: Jackson,MS USA

Re: Carde

Post by Ernst »

The ailettes at the Tournament of Windsor Park in 1278 were made of parchment and carda.
ferrum ferro acuitur et homo exacuit faciem amici sui
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Historical Research”