16th Century bishop’s mantle
A friend recently sent me a screenshot of this ornate bishop’s mantle — a cape worn by lower-level European infantry in the 15th and 16th centuries — so of course I have to recreate it. This is an ongoing project, so head over to our Instagram to check out the behind-the-scenes videos!
September 2022: it begins
October 2022: working on the collar
October 2022: completed collar and clasp
October 2022: shoulders take shape
October 2022: shoulders nearly complete