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The task of medieval underwear and breeches was to isolate the body from the outer woolen clothes - it was the only element of garments that was regularly washed.
Legs of this garment reach under the knee and their openings have stripes to adjust their length and shape. Medieval breeches are made of smooth, 100% linen of white or natural color.
Long braies are typical for an early medieval period, even up to the 14th century. They gained their greatest popularity around the 12th-13th century and they were worn mainly during work as an addition to or an alternative for hose. In this case, wearers made openings in the waist section for attaching the hose. Tapes on legs were tied in two ways:Legs of this garment reach under the knee and their openings have stripes to adjust their length and shape.
Long braies are typical for an early medieval period, even up to the 14th century. Medieval breeches gained their greatest popularity around the 12th-13th century and they were worn mainly during work as an addition to or an alternative for hose. In this case, wearers made openings in the waist section for attaching the hose. Tapes on legs were tied in two ways:
- under the knees, adding some puffiness to braies,
- tied to the waist (to the suspender belt or hose's holes).
In accordance with the former fashion (long outer garments, incomplete hose), braies were also quite long. They were worn by all social classes. They do not hinder the movement and help in keeping the warm during winter. In summer they were perfect for field work thanks to their fabric.
The most popular depictions of men wearing medieval breeches can be found in the so-called Morgan Bible. Another example could be on Italian frescoes from the 14th century, currently kept in Palazzo Pubblico in Siena, farmers wear similar garments during their work.
