...still interests many people today, especially those who attend Renaissance fairs. The medieval clothing was quite diverse, as well as simple. It was ornate and extravagant and regal, as well as rough and thick. The following paper examines the peasant clothing of the medieval times.
Medieval Peasant Clothing
When we speak of peasants we speak of people who had to earn a living generally working off of the land. They were not wealthy and were individuals whose clothing needed to serve many purposes, as well as remain sturdy and long lasting. They could not afford to have finer clothing because of the hard work they did. And, they could not afford to have a lot of details on their clothing. Their clothing was functional and warm and sturdy.
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