Greetings to all gamesters, gamblers, and all others interested in pursuing pastimes, Once again the Low Company calls to all with an interest in cards, dice, boards, and all other paraphernalia used to entertain oneself and ones fellows, to make a bit of sport, or to study the ways in …
Barony, It’s far past time that I put out the call again to find a Deputy Seneschal. In light of me having Covid again for the second time during my tenure as Seneschal I think it’s… yeah. It’s time. Things I would ask of anyone who wishes to consider themselves …
Apologies for the delays while we get the new secretary full access to post. – Webminister
Great Council Minutes August AS LV (2021) 7:30 PM
Officers: Seneschal Lady Kassandra Aiantide: A truly excellent candidate has come forward for the Seneschal position, and I am working with her to make sure she understands the position. Thank you Aaradyn! We will hold the Council vote for the position at August Council. There will be a Q&A session …
To all & sundry Carolingians from Eowyn Eilonwy of Alewife Brook, your baronial historian. Hi folks. I — and the barony — need your help: we need a new place to store the baronial archives. For the past few years, they’ve lived in Margreta Gyllensteirna’s basement. However, she’s now moving …
Now that it has been received, I’d love to point out the embroidery on Her Excellency, Contessa Margarita di Sienna’s Rose Cloak completed by members of the Needleworkers Guild of Carolingia. Thank you all! Vivant Katla of Viborg, Donato Favro, Eleanor Grey, Kira of Carolingia, and Fiore Leonetta Bardi. ed. …
I am not a fan of a soggy bottom so I decided to make this simple project using leftover lumber and a few hand tools. As I built the project, I also became curious to know which side was the ‘front’. Archaeologists have discovered several ‘D’ shaped pieces of wood, …
I have created a tablet woven band, based on the Oseberg Burial Ship find. While the original band was created in silk and linen, I used materials that I had on hand (60%/40% cotton linen blend). One of the things I noticed, while weaving, was the build up of twisted …
Displayed is a very informal Heian Japanese ensemble. This hitoe (red layer) and ginu (pink layer) would be worn over a white kosode and red nagabakama. The colors are pulled from the kasane or color layering Kobai no Nioi, lightening pink layers over maroon, appropriate to be worn in the …
This painting is a self-portrait made with homemade egg tempera paint. Egg tempera was a common medium of painting up through the end of the 15th century. The paint itself is created by combining a pigment with a binding agent and water. Pigments could be ground minerals, plants, or animal …
