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This is an evolution of Patrick's Rus costume. He wanted to portray a 10th century Rus trader on the Silk Road, travelling back from Bagdad.
Silk turban, Linen shirt, linen baggy trousers, and a linen and silk kaftan, adorned with tablet weave. The kaftan was made in 1 day, so it's not lined but I should correct that eventually.

We based the costume on the descriptions made by arab travellers from the period, but I did not work with historical patterns. I have made a lot of assumptions, so the result is more of an evocation than a recreation.

Patrick carries a pattern welded curved blade, with a lion head pommel. He bought it in Pakistan last year, and I think it's quite appropriate for this character. He also borrowed my pouch, and was wearing his usual Viking jewellery.

Description
This is an evolution of Patrick's Rus costume. He wanted to portray a 10th century Rus trader on the Silk Road, travelling back from Bagdad.
Silk turban, Linen shirt, linen baggy trousers, and a linen and silk kaftan, adorned with tablet weave. The kaftan was made in 1 day, so it's not lined but I should correct that eventually.

We based the costume on the descriptions made by arab travellers from the period, but I did not work with historical patterns. I have made a lot of assumptions, so the result is more of an evocation than a recreation.

Patrick carries a pattern welded curved blade, with a lion head pommel. He bought it in Pakistan last year, and I think it's quite appropriate for this character. He also borrowed my pouch, and was wearing his usual Viking jewellery.