As I wrap up the robe project. I’ve started on a matching hat (see previous post), that will be embroidered with gold vines and green leaves, as well as one gold crescent moon. The crescent moon is a symbol of our burgeoning Principality. I’ve also been letting the idea of a 7th Century Persian diadem, in silk and rich embroidery. I have decided to style this after the image below. The hat will mimic the look of the hair, without the top knot. The cloth bit will be about 3″ tall with a band of gold silk embroidery encompassing green embroidered ivy. I will include three gold embroidered roundels, compassing a single purple lotus blossom each. I hope to mock up a solid purple filet for the upcoming Coronet Tourney to see if my current pattern for this will work, before spending the time embroidering the final product.
The matching robe, can be worn as shown below, or more often worn as a jacket. I hope to evoke the same imagery with my latest 7th C Sasanid ensemble.
This is a 7th Century Sasanian Plate, depicting a banqueting couple. The diadem showing their royal status.