charles de blois 14th century linen pourpoint auth Size:S the sun cross became associated

the sun cross became associated with wheels

for instance when fastening pieces of garments together

or calotte

The set is constructed from a breastplate

charles de blois 14th century linen pourpoint auth Size:S the sun cross became associatedThe Pourpoint of Charles de Blois is currently being kept in the Muse des Tissus et des Arts Dcoratifs in Lyon, France. It is one of the best preserved surviving items of clothing from the 14th century. The stored garment was an arming jacket made of layers of fabric that were stitched into each other. It had 70 knots that attached the front and sleeves. The sleeves were made of several pieces of fabric, including special finish around the shoulder