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  • Coptic Bookbinding
    Under construction, check back 11-24-19
  • Introduction to Persian Carpets
    Floor coverings have been in use throughout the ages, whether they are flat woven or have a pile weave.  Both forms were in use in Persia, but the focus today is on the knotted pile carpets.  These carpets can be made of silk, wool, or cotton and can be made on either a vertical or horizontal loom. The Design     The most familiar design of a Persian rug is composed of a medallion in the center and borders surrounding that center.  Both the medallions and the borders can have geometric, floral, or even human […]
  • Order of the Whelk for Margaret of Bucrode
    Text: When great joy is brought through the beautiful works of an artisan a true Baron and Baroness must honor that subject and give recognition so that all know of the worth and contribution made.  Thus do Aiden and Hannah, Baron and Baroness of Tirydon, recognize Our subject Margaret of Bucrode for her wondrous art of researching and cooking feasts and do induct her into Our Order of the Whelk Done this 2nd day of January AS L at Our Interbaronial 12th Night in the Barony of Tirydon. Inspiration was from the Master of […]
  • Winged Sea Monkey for Charimmos of Lakadaimonias
    Text: Voices have been raised in praise of the skill and talent of Charimmos of Lakadaimonias.  His ability with the rapier has impressed all who have watched him.  His opponents respect him and praise his honor on the field.  We Aiden and Hanna, Baron and Baroness of Tirydon hear the praise.  Therefore We induct Charimmos of Lakadaimonias into Our Order of the Winged Sea Monkey for his prowess on the rapier field.  Done this 18th day of March AS LI at Bacon Wars III. The inspiration for this scroll came from the Pontifical, Title page of […]
  • AoA for Wolfengyre de la Pegas
    This is the AoA (Award of Arms) scroll that I did for Wolfengyre de la Pegas.  It was given out at Saturday evening court Ruby Joust VI. The basic text was taken from the Atlantian Scribal Handbook and reads: Cuan, King by right of arms of Atlantia, and Signy, Our chosen Queen, give you greetings. Well pleased by the service that Our subject, Wolfengyre de la Pegas, hath rendered to Our realm, most especially that of providing space for fighter practice, helping others make armor as well as serving wherever there is a need. We […]
  • Persian Umbrella
      Introduction Many of us use an umbrella at SCA events as well as in modern life, this will explain some of the history as well as construction of an umbrella within the SCA time period.  Umbrellas have been around for thousands of years, in multiple different forms. My interest came about by seeing umbrellas during my research in Persian clothing and head-wear where there are umbrellas depicted in the Shahnameh, the Persian Book of Kings, including a depiction of a royal hunt in Figure 1. Evidence of umbrellas can be seen through multiple […]

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