So I have a bit of a crossover topic for you today. Firstly, the word tankard and then the same item as part of your costume. Tankard: A roughly cylindrical drinking vessel with one handle. The tankard is an old creation due tot he fact that drinking from a gourd or from your hand got old....
The Tabard
posted by Bobaganush
There are several stock pieces of costuming that you will encounter at the Ren Faire. The first one that I would like to discuss is the tabard. The tabard is a simple coat or outer-garment. Normally the tabard will come down to right below the waist or to the mid-thigh. Now, here is...
Captain Jack’s Pirate Hats
posted by Bobaganush
When I decided to go in garb to my first Ren Fair (Carolina Renaissance Festival 2005) I was sporting the same hat that I wear to this day. It is a waxed and oiled, bifurcated tricorn, the style of which is called The MacKay. Here is a pic: I love this hat. Just in case you don’t understand: I LOVE THIS HAT. It was purchased from the premier pirate haberdashers on the world wide web, Captain Jack’s Pirate Hats. The haberdasher himself is Jeff MacKay. I can not say enough good things about this particular merchant. here are few things that you need to know about Captain Jack’s Pirate Hats: You are not...
Garb Snark
posted by Bobaganush
Don’t Garb Snark, ok. There is no reason to run other people down because of their poor choices when it comes to costumes. There is no reason to put others down due to the fact that they don’t know whether they should be wearing tennis shoes with their slops or whether they should have...
What is with the Fur...
posted by Bobaganush
I don’t have a picture of this but I may start collecting them and I know you have all seen them before… the furry tail. What is with the furry tail? Everybody has one. They are on men, they are on women, they are on kids. They are literally everywhere. I want to know why they...
Steampunk Invasion
posted by Bobaganush
Has anybody else noticed that Steampunk items have started to invade the Ren Fair? And I don’t mean that one person with gears glued to their bracers or a pair of goggles tucked into the brim of their tricorn. I am talking about the items in the booths that are very, definitely...
My First Costume ...
posted by Bobaganush
So you have your basics: shirt and pants or a shirt/blouse and skirt. So what makes you Renaissancey and not a hippy? ACCESSORIES Accessories make or break the costume of any Renaissance Festival attendee. You can have the best surcoat in the history of surcoats but, if there is no...
My First Costume ...
posted by Bobaganush
One of the problem with going to Ren Fairs in costume is: where do you find them? This can be more difficult than you think. Especially if you want to actually see and try on the piece before you wear it. Basics: For most gentlemen your basic costume, your starting point, is a shirt and...
Loin Cloth the Ultim...
posted by Bobaganush
During the process of going to Georgia Renaissance Festival a few years ago, we ended up with about eleven people attending in our little group. Several of the people were actual Ren Fair Virgins (RFV). We all decided that we were going to go in costume. Ten of the eleven had made their...
