Welcome to
ROSALIE'S MEDIEVAL WOMAN

About the website
This website is designed as a springboard for those who wish to learn a little more about the medieval woman: what she wears and why, how to be beautiful according to medieval standards, her personal hygiene and a little about a MEDIEVAL WOMAN'S LIFE- celebrations and the customs associated with key events in her life- births, deaths, marriages, employment and education and how she spent her days.

More than anything, it's about the CLOTHES, which is the largest section of the website! My main love is 14th century England, but there are other places and times included as well.

If you want to know more about medieval clothing, visit the CLOTHES & DRESS ACCESSORIES pages, of which there are many! For material, fur or colour names visit the FABRICS page or to find out exactly what that garment is called, try the MEDIEVAL GLOSSARY. Many of the pages have sub-directories, so make sure you have a good look around! The SITEMAP will show you the entire website directory and the LINKS page has a good list of excellent online resources.

Please note, three pages on this website contain ADULT THEMES due to the frank nature of the topics- feminine hygiene, body hair and sex. There is a warning at the top of each of those pages. Readers of a sensitive nature may wish to avoid them.

If you're a historical re-enactor and want to know where to get the things you need, I recommend everyone on the SUPPLIERS page, many of whom can be found in the marketplace at the ABBEY MEDIEVAL TOURNAMENT each July in Caboolture. For those wondering how to be more involved in the medieval world, visit the HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENT page and find a group near you! There are many groups Australia-wide covering different time periods and focussing on different aspects of historical life.

If you're really keen, follow me at ROSALIE'S MEDIEVAL WOMAN LIVE JOURNAL, my blog where I talk about bits of medieval life, current research, sewing projects, events I've attended and books I'm reading and reviewing. Visit the NOTICEBOARD for upcoming events, appearances and website updates. And if you're curious, ten questions ABOUT ME ! I'm a member of the KNIGHT'S ORDER OF LION RAMPANT, so visit the website if you'd like to know more about them.