Reposted by Mairéad Finnegan
How the mantle cloak set fashion trends in Medieval Ireland. A highly valued item of durable clothing at home, the cloak was what made the notion of 'Irishness' visible and distinct in Europe, writes @maireadfinnegan.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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How the mantle cloak set fashion trends in Medieval Ireland
A highly valued item of durable clothing at home, the cloak was what made the notion of 'Irishness' visible and distinct in Europe