• Set of 5 natural-colored lacing cords with brass tips
  • Set of 5 natural-colored lacing cords with brass tips
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Battle-Merchant

Set of 5 natural-colored lacing cords with brass tips

$44.98 USD
$44.98 USD
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Highlights

These natural-colored lacing cords with sturdy brass tips are an essential accessory for authentic clothing and equipment in reenactment and LARP.

  • Practical set consisting of five high-quality cords for a variety of lacing options
  • Traditional fastening for medieval garments and various armor pieces
  • Made of pure, durable cotton for a natural look
  • Firmly sewn-on brass tips make threading through eyelets and lacing holes easy
  • Optimal handling thanks to a length of approximately 35 cm and a diameter of 4 mm
  • Truely detailed reproduction based on historical models from the Battle-Merchant Collection
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Set of 5 natural-colored lacing cords with brass tips
Set of 5 natural-colored lacing cords with brass tips
Set of 5 natural-colored lacing cords with brass tips

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Questions about the product Set of 5 natural-colored lacing cords with brass tips

What were lacing cords used for in the Middle Ages, and what function do the brass tips at the ends serve?

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What materials can lacing cords be made of, and what different techniques were used to manufacture them in the Middle Ages?

In the Middle Ages, lacing bands could be made from various materials such as silk, wool, linen, or leather. Different techniques were used in their production, with the fingerloop technique being particularly widespread in the Late Middle Ages, in which textile loops were woven over the fingers. Weaving techniques such as tablet weaving were also employed to produce tear-resistant and decorative bands.
During which period were lace-up straps particularly common as fasteners for body-hugging fashion, and which types of fasteners replaced them from the 17th century onwards?

Laces were common in Central Europe between approximately 1200 and 1600, with their main application in form-fitting fashion from around 1350 onwards. From the 17th century onwards, they were increasingly replaced by buttons and hooks and eyes as fastening methods.
What material was used for the brass tips of the ties, and what are the dimensions and weight of this specific set of 5?

The brass tips are made of brass sheet, while the band is made of 100% cotton. This set of five bands is approximately 35 cm long, 4 mm in diameter, and weighs about 20 g in total.