Coifs

Coifs

Based on historical paintings, the Coif was worn by all classes of medieval society from peasant to knight. Similar coifs with different styles were worn through to the 17th century. It was worn as a simple head covering, or acts as a shield against oils from the hair for more elaborate head dressings. Fully lined and made from linen.

Coif £12

Ladies Open Hood

Ladies often wore an open hood over a coif tightly tied. These were also made from wool in various colours. Hood shown above made from linen.

Linen Open Hood £12

Wool Open Hood £20