[gothic-l] Re: New to the list with questions

[Francisc Czobor]

Hello, Rutgur, and welcome to the Gothic list!

I don't know much about Gothic dressing, except something which is
notorious: the Goths (both Ostro- and Vizi-), as well as their close
relatives - the Gepidae, wore fibulae having the shape of birds of
prey. In the case of chieftains, these fibulae were made of gold,
often adorned with gems.

Francisc

--- In gothic-l at yahoogroups.com, "Rudiger von Stuttgart"
<sgt_rutgur at h...> wrote:
> Greetings all,
>
> I'm experienced in the SCA but I'm looking for a new perspective, I
> hope you folks can help.
>
> Throughout the Visigothic culture (including the Kingdom on the
> Iberean penninsula) was there any preponderance of paricular colors
> in their clothing, or some colors that they simply had no access?
>
> Is there a *pattern* that can be associated with the Goths? (I'm
> thinking like knotwork is associated with the Celts and Vikings).
>
> I'm assuming that they wore primarily wool, may be with some linen
> (please correct me if I'm in error), and perhaps some furs.
>
> Did they favor any paricular metals for ornamentation (bronze vs.
> brass vs. silver)?  And were there any particular geometric shapes
> that they favored?
>
> Did the Goths favor any animals, as totems, or for ornamental
> purposes?
>
> I know this is a mouthful right out of the gate, but I thank you
all
> in advance for some direction on these subjects.
>
> Finally, are there any good links to drawings or artwork showing
> typical Gothic daily clothing and/or military dress?
>
> Best Regards,
> Rutgur


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