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Romano-Egyptian Clavi (Shoulder Bands)
This post is part of a series about a late antique Egyptian-style tunic project, starting with this overview of the tunic and going into the details about several aspects of the tunic in their own posts. Text references are listed…
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Late Antique Sleeves
This post is part of a series about a late antique Egyptian-style tunic project, starting with this overview of the tunic and going into the details about several aspects of the tunic in their own posts. Text references are listed…
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Going Byzantine Egyptian – Base Fabric and Fitting
This post is part of a series about a late antique Egyptian-style tunic project, starting with this overview of the tunic and going into the details about several aspects of the tunic in their own posts. Text references are listed…
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Hairpiece for Romano-Egyptian Ensemble
The Egyptian hairnets in my place/period (mid-first century CE) are typically made of sprang and have a band or strip of fabric across the front with a drawstring to act as a tie that secures it to the head after…
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Going Byzantine Egyptian – Tunic
Part of my SCA reentry is that I am now interested in an entirely different area of history and arts. Additionally, much of my previous garb is worn out, doesn’t fit, or both. I no longer enjoy those clothes. As…
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“Buy Nothing” Project Challenge
Let’s talk about the SCAdian Stashing Problem. Obviously, this is not an issue solely limited to SCA participants, but it is very common among artisans in the SCA. We learn a new thing and acquire a bunch of supplies to…
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SCA Participation: Reentry
I have been on an extended break from the SCA since… well, mostly since things went to shit in 2020. After talking it out with my Peer in November 2023, I decided that I’m gonna be re-entering SCA activity. A…
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2020, the 2020ing
I vaguely remember having SCA-related project plans 78 years ago, back in February… But now, it’s all I can do to keep up with work and the gardens. I’ve even had to prioritize within those and let some things die.…
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I believe you. How can I help?
This is an expansion of a post I wrote in October 2017 on another platform. It is still relevant, so I’m sharing it here. It’s not specifically about understanding behavior patterns in the SCA; this is more of homework/food for…
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