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There are many points which are to be considered in order to understand how did the Anglo Saxons make their clothes.
The first point regarding this is Anglo Saxon clothing materials. The Anglo Saxons only used three types of clothing materials, be it clothing for the men, the women or the soldiers. These clothing materials are silk, linen and wool, out of which silk was the most expensive one, thereby, restricting its use to only the rich people.
The first point regarding this is Anglo Saxon clothing materials. The Anglo Saxons only used three types of clothing materials, be it clothing for the men, the women or the soldiers. These clothing materials are silk, linen and wool, out of which silk was the most expensive one, thereby, restricting its use to only the rich people.
After the clothing material comes the Anglo Saxons clothes colours. There was not really a confined restriction or limit to the colours which were worn by the Anglo Saxons. However, the Anglo Saxons preferred the use of three colours the most, which are black, white and brown.
Being spoken of a generalized clothing system across all genders and the different types of people, likely, common man, soldiers, etc. let us now go through what clothes do Anglo Saxons wear by bifurcating further between men, women, children, soldiers, etc.
Being spoken of a generalized clothing system across all genders and the different types of people, likely, common man, soldiers, etc. let us now go through what clothes do Anglo Saxons wear by bifurcating further between men, women, children, soldiers, etc.
What clothing did Anglo-Saxons wear?
The Anglo-Saxon people mainly wore clothes made of natural materials such as wool, cotton, linen etc. The men wore tunics with long sleeves made generally of wool. They had trousers held up with a belt containing pouches for knives and other tools.
The women usually wore under-dresses of wool or linen and an outer-dress called “peplos”. The outer-dress held on to the under-dress with two brooches on the shoulder. Women were also fond of jewellery and wore necklaces, rings etc.
The Anglo-Saxon people mainly wore clothes made of natural materials such as wool, cotton, linen etc. The men wore tunics with long sleeves made generally of wool. They had trousers held up with a belt containing pouches for knives and other tools.
The women usually wore under-dresses of wool or linen and an outer-dress called “peplos”. The outer-dress held on to the under-dress with two brooches on the shoulder. Women were also fond of jewellery and wore necklaces, rings etc.
Anglo Saxon clothing for warriors
According to the archaeological excavations which were held in 1990, there were three graves discovered of men from the 7th century. These graves consisted of bands which were table woven. The remnants of the clothing were discovered to be a garment which looked like a jacket.
Later, after the artefacts were analysed, it was found that these were the front borders belonging to fighting jackets which were of the wrap over type. It was then correlated with and found that they were same as the ones which were found in the arts of the 7th century and also the helmets belonging to the Anglo Saxons, which were named Sutton Hoo.
According to the archaeological excavations which were held in 1990, there were three graves discovered of men from the 7th century. These graves consisted of bands which were table woven. The remnants of the clothing were discovered to be a garment which looked like a jacket.
Later, after the artefacts were analysed, it was found that these were the front borders belonging to fighting jackets which were of the wrap over type. It was then correlated with and found that they were same as the ones which were found in the arts of the 7th century and also the helmets belonging to the Anglo Saxons, which were named Sutton Hoo.
From such pieces of evidence and studies, the beliefs of the historians is that the Anglo Saxons warrior clothing were wrapped over jackets which were of knee-length and the wrists of those jackets narrowed towards to wrist. The jackets were also decorated similar to a chain mail.
Men amongst the Anglo Saxons used to wear tunics which were either knee-length or shorter. The tunics were designed in such a manner that there was no need for any clasps. When one used to put the tunic over the head, it would properly sit and fit around the neck thereby eliminating the use of any laces or ties.
This also indicated that the garment was of one continuous piece. Along with this tunic, the men wore a belt with a buckle.
This study of the dressing sense of men, women and children of the Anglo Saxons not only gives us an insight and a relatable picture on what clothes did the Anglo Saxons wear but also gave us quite relative information on how did Anglo Saxons make their clothes. For more relevance and clarity regarding the same, one can also refer to the pictures of Anglo Saxons clothes.
Men amongst the Anglo Saxons used to wear tunics which were either knee-length or shorter. The tunics were designed in such a manner that there was no need for any clasps. When one used to put the tunic over the head, it would properly sit and fit around the neck thereby eliminating the use of any laces or ties.
This also indicated that the garment was of one continuous piece. Along with this tunic, the men wore a belt with a buckle.
This study of the dressing sense of men, women and children of the Anglo Saxons not only gives us an insight and a relatable picture on what clothes did the Anglo Saxons wear but also gave us quite relative information on how did Anglo Saxons make their clothes. For more relevance and clarity regarding the same, one can also refer to the pictures of Anglo Saxons clothes.