Chaperons were derived from the hood and consist of a padded roll, cape (or gorget) and liripipe.

The edge of the gorget was often dagged, a term that means to shred. Wool was felted and then cut into shapes, sometimes extremely elaborate designs.

Chaperon

Chaperon

Chaperon

Chaperon

Chaperon

Wool chaperon £45

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