I took these photos in the armour gallery of a museum on a recent trip to New York. The detail and patterning are so intricate: all the layering, pleating and tucking, following the curves and bone structure of the body so that the pieces work to protect the wearer in the extremes of battle as well as to enhance his status and inspire fear and respect in followers as well as enemies. They are superbly functional but also beautiful: patterned and polished, engraved and inlayed into pieces of art. Inspiring.
Sorry for the lack of posts this week, I’ve been pretty busy with fashion work but will be better next week…promise!
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