Wool: Medieval Europe's Common Cloth

Learn about the sources of wool, types of wool, and uses of wool in medieval Europe, and why wool was so important to medieval people.

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The Roman cucullus was one of the earliest cowls, and its design carried over into the Middle Ages, as seen in the hoods worn by farmers, priests, and peasants. The Medieval Cucullus Gugel revives this design in beautiful accuracy. This heavy wool blend cowl sits comfortably on the shoulders, and its hood has a moderately sized tail resembling a shorter liripipe. Because a large percentage of this garment is made from wool, it is water repellent, making it perfect for rain or sun.

Burgschneider Gugel Cucullus Wool Black

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