“Renaissance Memories” St Brigitta’s Cap
Historically inspired women’s linen coif
As I grow older, I no longer know if the images I hold of her were a dream or simply distant memories. She would walk through the gardens in her underclothes, the tips of her hair dancing in the breeze… Regardless, I can still see her there, clear as day.
Feminine, delicate and dreamy, our new “Renaissance Memories” Collection is a beautiful combination of history and modern design. We have taken inspiration from a loose historical period, ranging between the XIII century, up to the Renaissance. The result of this is that this collection suits a number of different time periods, and is versatile enough to work with a range of different characters - from princesses to farm girls.
This garment is the headwear equivalent of a chemise. It can be worn on its own to shield your hair and protect your modesty, as well as keep your hair out of your face while you work. It can also be worn under your hat, circlet or veil to protect your more expensive headwear from the oils of your hair. Specifically, we based this little cap on the historical “St Brigitta’s Cap”, a head covering with plenty of historical research around it, first appearing towards the XIII century in the famous Maciejowski Bible.
We have constructed this cap from the same linen we use for all of our other medieval underwear. It is fine linen that feels lovely next to your skin and is sheer and soft. The central seam of the cap sits down the middle of your head, similar to how historical examples were made. To accommodate the shape of your head, the cap grows larger towards the back and is fitted with two drawstrings to makes sure you can get a good fit. These strings are then wrapped around your head twice to create the complete look. Though this garment is based on historical sources, it is not an exact replica – we have taken a few liberties to make it easy to wear and more comfortable.
Adding a hat to your costume instantly makes it more realistic and makes you look more like a real medieval person, instead of just a modern person wearing a costume! We believe that this cap is applicable to many different characters, and can’t wait to see what kind of characters you choose to wear it with.
To check how to measure yourself please click here.
Please contact us if you have any additional questions.
Materials:
- Fine linen.
Features:
- Historically inspired;
- Fine, soft linen;
- Holds your hair back from your face;
- Protects hats from oil;
- Looks great on many characters.
This item is part of the “Renaissance Memories” collection
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Emily Lizcano 09 of February 2024:
Loved it, still have some trouble putting it on but I love, love, love, love.
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Michele Reardon 23 of January 2024:
Exactly as advertised. Great product.
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Lola Tinsley 18 of January 2024:
Lovely item exactly as pictured thank you!!
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Emily Burns 23 of October 2023:
Good quality fabric and cap worth the wait for shipping. The cap is comfortable and fits well after some quick research on how to wear it.
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Patina 23 of May 2023:
I love it. Great fabric
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Maria 17 of May 2023:
Beautiful fabric and so beautifully made. Incredible quality. Can’t rate your products high enough ❤️
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Jacqueline 09 of February 2023:
Basic linen coif at a good price. Makes a great foundation to pin my veil.
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Pixie 26 of January 2023:
This is the St. Brigitta cap. So freaking cute! Very well made. It was made according to my personal measurements, and it’s perfect. Not only is it great for cosplay, if you’re into that, but it’s actually very practical. I plan to use it for my baking projects. It keeps my hair out of the way and doesn’t irritate my forehead or scalp. Love it!
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Susan E Kirsch 03 of September 2021:
Love it.
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Lisa Madamma 21 of June 2021:
Just perfect. Beautiful snowy white coif for my Ren Faire outfit. Really pleased. Many thanks!
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Aimee Devlin 13 of December 2020:
Wonderful Craftsmanship and design. A++++
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Lisa Geisler 28 of August 2020:
Perfect in every way! Thank you so much Armstreet!
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Kathryn 16 of May 2020:This is just what I was looking for. I wanted a plain one I could embroider myself and I love the end result! I like how light and airy the fabric is to wear but the edge provides a nice sturdy base to embroider.
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Bobbie Zakary 03 of March 2020:
Beautiful! I wasn’t sure exactly sure how to wear this coif, but looked back at the listing photos and figured it out. Love it. FANTASTIC people to do business with.
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Dawn 19 of January 2020:
Ordered this to wear as a nightcap, my hair is long and bothers me in the Florida heat. Works great!
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Gini 08 of August 2019:
I purchased two of the St. Brigitta caps. It didn't take long for them to arrive safely and undamaged. The quality of the caps are wonderful and I am looking forward to wearing them at faire this year. I highly recommend Armstreet for the beauty and high quality of their products. I will happily shop with them again. Thank you.
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Hi, I am interested in this Renaissance Memories Brigitta Cap. My head is on the larger side (23 inches in circumference across the eyebrows). Will this cap fit me? Thank you!
Hello Tina, yes it will fit you well.