Simple Liripipe Hood - Brushed Wool - Red

Product Description

Some costume pieces are flashy. Others quietly make the whole outfit work. This is one of those pieces.

The Simple Liripipe Hood is the kind of medieval headwear that instantly grounds your character. Whether you are putting together a humble traveler, a town craftsman, a watchman, a pilgrim, or even a better-dressed late-medieval citizen, this hood adds believable shape and texture without feeling overdone. It gives you warmth where you need it, drapes naturally over your shoulders, and brings a strong historical look to almost any outfit.

The brushed wool outer layer offers a rich, practical feel that looks right at home in historical settings, while the cotton lining helps keep it comfortable against your skin through long events and changing weather. The deep hood provides real coverage for your head and neck, and the dramatic liripipe tail gives the piece its signature look. Let it hang loose for a classic hooded silhouette, or wrap and arrange it into a chaperon style when you want a different profile for your character.

For LARPers, reenactors, and faire-goers, this hood hits a sweet spot. It looks authentic, works with a wide range of social classes and character concepts, and has enough presence to stand out without overpowering the rest of your kit. In Cardinal Red, it brings a bold, noble warmth to your outfit while still feeling period-appropriate.

Features

• Inspired by medieval hood styles from the 13th to 15th centuries
• Made with a brushed wool outer layer for warmth and authentic texture
• Soft cotton lining for added comfort during long wear
• Deep hood design helps shield the head and neck from cool weather
• Long liripipe tail adds dramatic medieval character and movement
• Can be worn as a classic hood or styled as a chaperon
• Broad shoulder drape layers neatly over tunics, cloaks, and surcoats
• One size fits most for easy costume integration
• Excellent for LARP, reenactment, Renaissance fairs, and stage costuming
• Available in Cardinal Red

Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Name	Simple Liripipe Hood - Brushed Wool
Brand	Yoremade
Color	Cardinal Red
Outer Material	Brushed Wool - 80% Wool, 20% Polyamide
Lining Material	100% Cotton
Historical Period	13th to 15th Century inspired
Style Options	Can be worn as a hood or styled as a chaperon
Fit	One size fits most

Size Measurements

Measurement	U.S. Size
Width	29.5 inches
Neck Circumference	24.4 inches
Maximum Shoulder Width	29.5 inches
Liripipe Length	59.8 inches

The liripipe hood became one of the defining forms of medieval headwear during the 13th through 15th centuries. While earlier forms likely existed, it rose to real popularity in the 14th and early 15th centuries, where it could be seen across a wide range of society. Nobles, burghers, craftsmen, traders, and common folk all wore versions of the hood, though the way it was styled could signal fashion, status, or practicality.

Originally valued for warmth and weather protection, the hood evolved into a garment with real style significance. The long liripipe tail became one of its most recognizable features, and in some settings the hood could be worn or twisted into a chaperon, creating a more fashionable and structured appearance. Over time, while elite fashion moved on, the basic form remained a practical and reliable garment for everyday people well into the late Middle Ages.

That long period of use is exactly what makes the liripipe hood so useful for modern customers. It fits a broad range of medieval impressions and lets you shift easily between social classes, regions, and character types while staying rooted in believable historical style.

If you want a medieval hood that does more than just fill space in your outfit, this one deserves a spot in your kit. The Simple Liripipe Hood - Brushed Wool gives you warmth, strong historical style, and the kind of versatility that works across dozens of characters. It looks just as good on a road-worn traveler as it does on a townsman or noble in practical dress. For LARP, reenactment, and Renaissance fair wear, it is a reliable, authentic-looking piece that adds depth to your costume without trying too hard. Sometimes the simplest gear ends up being the most useful, and this hood proves it.

Hood only, other items not included.
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