Here underdress, the saya encordada, was very fitted, laced up one side and made of beautiful brocade.
Saya encordada of Leonor of Castilla |
Her pellote was also of a beautiful brocade and is sideless. The brocade on this gown is amazing.
Pellote of Leonor of Castilla |
Brocade detail |
A friend of mine told me about Libro de los Juegos, ("Book of games"), commissioned by Alfonso X of Castile and dated 1283. The pages of the Book of Games are available online and browsing through them I saw a number of women in the same style of dress. One of them really caught my eye.
The lady appears to be wearing a white underdress with red and blue embroidery on the sleeves and probably on the bodice. Over this, she is wearing a red saya encordada and a blue sideless gown. She appears to have a pink cloak on as well. These more simple solid color fabrics were possible in the 2 weeks I had to sew an outfit!
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