Simple Liripipe Hood

A Two-for-One Medieval Clothing Classic

The Simple Liripipe Hood is both practical and stylish medieval headwear, providing the utility of a hood with the cosmetic benefit of a chaperon. Constructed from sturdy wool with a cotton inner lining to provide comfort, it's cut to move easily over the shoulders while offering warmth and protection for your head. From keeping out a gusty fairground to completing your character costume, the item is both functional and stylish.

This hood is part of Epic Armoury's Yoremade line, dedicated to historical accuracy and everyday wearability. Its integral deep hood and dramatic 152 cm liripipe, from crown to tail, adds a touch of drama to any medieval style, without pretentiousness or being in the way.

Based on 13th to 15th Century Fashion 

The liripipe hood originated in the 13th century, presumably also earlier in some places and became one of the features of medieval fashion. It was most popular in the 14th and early 15th centuries and was worn by nobles, burgesses, and craftsmen. It then gradually dropped out of the high-fashion stratum but remained a ubiquitous and practical piece of clothing among commoners, traders, and country folk well into the late Middle Ages.

That period encompasses the entire lifespan, from high-fashion headgear to everyday use. Whether employed as a hood or dressed up as a chaperon, you can switch between character types and social classes easily, always within period.

Practical Features for Everyday Use

• Wool exterior, cotton lining: Warm, breathable, and soft against the skin, ideal for long days outdoors or indoors.
• Long liripipe tail (152 cm): Adds character and movement to your look, whether trailing freely or wrapped in place.
• Broad shoulder drape: Offers additional warmth and sits neatly over tunics, cloaks, or surcoats.
• Double styling: Wear it as a classic medieval hood or twist it into a chaperon for a different silhouette.
• One size fits most: Simple and forgiving in fit, it works well with most head and shoulder sizes.
• This liripipe hood doesn’t need embellishment to make its mark, it lets the shape, fabric, and function speak for themselves.

A Trusty Addition to Your Kit

The Simple Liripipe Hood belongs comfortably draped over almost anything: monk's habit and peasant tunics or rich doublets or cloaks. Whether depicting a wanderer on a misty dawn or simply trying to keep ears warm on night watch, it provides a splash of weight, warmth, and character to your look.

Its subtle authenticity makes it perfect for LARP, reenactment, faire-going, or costumed storytelling. It’s the kind of medieval hood you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again, not just for what it does, but for how easily it becomes part of the character you’re building.

The hood is simple. But it does the job beautifully.

The way the human children look at you, you would assume they have never seen an elf before. Granted, it isn’t often that you travel into cities. You prefer the tranquil sounds of the forest, away from the stench and chaos of busy human streets.

However, you have business with a certain wizard in town. So while your elven garb--decorated Fur Hood, tunic, and weapons--cause you to stand out amongst the crowd, you continue without raising a fuss. After all, they are only short-lived creatures. They don’t know any better than to stare.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Fur Hood is an embroidered mantle with a long hood tail. The mantle covers the shoulders, keeping the upper chest warm while the hood protects the head and face from harsh wind. Elvish embroidery and polyester fur trim embellishes this hood, adding great detail to the felted wool. The inside is lined with soft, comfortable cotton.

Hoods are great garments for rounding off character looks, and the Fur Hood is a stylish garment that especially fits a roguish or elven character. Adjust the hood’s facial opening with flat split-leather cord lacing at the throat.

HISTORY

• One of the oldest garments known to humanity
• Common fashion in medieval Europe, especially with a hood

One belt not holding up your chainmail pants?

TRY TWO!

The street is a hard place to conduct business, but it’s a way of life you’ve become very good at keeping. Two coppers jingle in the pouch hanging from your Twin Belt, but by the end of the day you’re determined to increase the lot to a gold or two. A good card game and a poor ol’ sap is all it takes.

On your way to your regular spot you pass a lovely lady in a fine dress. You may be a ruffian, but with your candid smile you give the lady a tip of your fanciful top hat. She looks flattered, which is a good distraction...because now you’ve got a silver to add to the copper in your pouch.

DETAILS

This bestselling Epic Armoury Twin Belt is a stylish and durable leather belt fashioned from two slimmer belts merged into one. Made from two buffalo-leather straps and stitched together by leather braces in an ornate pattern, this belt has a truly medieval look.

The two braces are fitted with brass D-rings for attaching or suspending bags and other equipment. Usable by a large variety of shapes and sizes due to its long 40 cm belt-tongues and nine punched holes, this belt is a perfect solution for anyone’s kit. With its simple style and rings, the belt is both functional and stylish, and can be used by lords or peasants--no matter race or culture.

Available in Brown, Black, Red, Blue, and Green. One size fits all.

HISTORY

• Historically made from cut lengths of leather sewn together
• Belts have been documented for male clothing since the Bronze Age between 3200–600 B.C.
• More commonly a male fashion item, with the exception of the Middle Ages

You tighten your Ring Belt another notch, frowning at the watered-down soup over the fire. It’s been a long winter, and you and your family aren’t sure you’re going to have enough food. As you consider ways you might be able to afford some meat--maybe you can do some work for a merchant in town?--there’s an anxious knock on the door.

“Raiders!” shouts the messenger on your doorstep. “Raiders are coming! Every able person is being called to fight!”

Suddenly an empty belly is the least of your worries.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Ring Belt is a long leather belt made from 3 mm thick full-grain buffalo leather. Strong and durable, this belt is also extremely practical with its various D-ring hangers and leather straps for attaching equipment. With a rounded belt-tongue and 10 punched holes, adjust this belt to a large range of sizes to fit your unique body. Secure the belt using its solid brass belt buckle.

The Ring Belt is handsome and clean, making it a perfect fit for almost any character in any setting you care to play.

HISTORY

• Belts have been documented for male clothing since the Bronze Age between 3200–600 B.C.
• More commonly a male fashion item, with the exception of the Middle Ages

A King deserves the attention of his subjects--his position and power demand such respect--but you also know he must look the part. You have hired the finest craftsmen in your land to create an outfit fitting a King’s status.

Embroidery embellishes your hems in gold and fine thread. A purple cloak drapes down from your sturdy, confident shoulders. And at your waist--the embellished and decadent Aruthian Belt holds a sword befitting your status. No one shall look upon you with anything but admiration.

You, after all, are the King.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Aruthian Belt is a long leather belt made from full-grain buffalo leather. Strong and durable, this belt is also stylish with its crescent moon tooling and stitched accents. With a 70 cm belt-tongue and 30 holes, adjust this belt to a large range of sizes to fit your unique body. Secure the belt using its rounded, brass belt buckle.

The Aruthian Belt is handsome and clean, making it a perfect fit for almost any character in any setting you care to play.

HISTORY

• Belts have been documented for male clothing since the Bronze Age between 3200–600 B.C.
• More commonly a male fashion item, with the exception of the Middle Ages