Assymetrical battle caftan with historical stamps & brocade silk
Product description
Such type of caftans are known, thanks to iconography, mainly from Central-asia, where many proud warriors, who invaded western Europa cames from. Khazars, Avars, Petchenegs,etc.
The principle of the padded garment with an asymmetrical flap also existed among the Byzantines: they called this garment the bambakion.
To finish, there was also a Khazar Garrison in Birka, the famous Viking tradeplace, which is proving the intense relationships, mainly based on commercial trades, between norsemens and nomadic people. That could suggest that this very atypical, but comfortable and very protective shape of cloth, have been spreaded in Scandinavia too.
We offer luxuous version of such garments, high decorated with historical stamps, applied by hand & brocade silk decorations
Production time
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4-6 weeks
Technical features
Outer layer: woolen fabric.Invisible padding, made of 3 layers of felt (1.5 to 2 cm thick) on the shoulders, upper torso and upper arms - where the hits hit the most. A layer of felt covers the rest of the body.
Linen lining (natural color) for comfort and temperature regulation during exercise.
Edges are sewn with waxed linen thread, for maximum durability.
All visible seams are handmade, for maximum authenticity.
Bronze buttons.
Historical brocade silk.
This garment can replace - or complete - a heavy metal armor, in order to make you gain in comfort, and in lightness.
How to order?
1. Provide your body measurements, as shown on our chart.
All measurements must be taken, taking into account any underlayers you may be wearing underneath.
All measures are to be communicated in centimeters.
+15% cost for any XXL or larger body measurements. This additional cost - which is reasonable - is explained by an increased need for raw materials and by longer sewing work.
2. Choose colours (Background, and bias / edges)
- You can select a caftan number, as shown in the photo album.
* Please note that fabric inventory is constantly changing. The fabrics shown in the album may be out of stock. In this case, once you have placed your pre-order, we will send you suggestions for alternative fabrics, including photos.
- You can also simply write the desired color for the background and bias binding. We will then email you a photo of the corresponding fabrics in stock.
3. Choose your stamping pattern
Stamping patterns catalogue = Click here!
- Please indicate the desired pattern number. (As example: "1" or "12" ...)
- Then indicate the desired color. (As example: "Black" or "White" ...)
Choose the desired silk brocade pattern to decorate your garment.
To choose your silk brocade, visit our catalog Click here!
Then simply enter the name of the desired fabric.
For example: "Red senmurv Silk - 7/10 century"
5. Do you want a high padded collar?
- Yes
- No