Long chainmail skirt -- myArmoury.com

Michael Andersen · Posted: Sat 24 May, 2014 3:05 am Post subject: Long chainmail skirt

Hello

I am looking for a long chainmail skirt, preferably ankle length

Have searched the net and have not been able to find such a thing, hope somebody can point me in the right direction

Regards
Michael

Joshua Waters · Posted: Sat 24 May, 2014 11:46 am Post subject:

Hey Michael, You're not likely, if at all going to find a Maille skirt of that length commercially made anywhere. So you're best bet is to have it custom made. I would recommend inquiring with this website: www.customchainmail.com they most likely will be able to help you get what you want. And they have really good reviews on the ArmourArchive.

I hope this helps.

Mark Moore · Posted: Sat 24 May, 2014 6:08 pm Post subject:

Or......You could buy a boatload of loose rings and make it yourself. Big Grin

............McM

Victor R. · Posted: Sat 24 May, 2014 6:26 pm Post subject:

Another alternative would be to get a full hauberk and remove the upper portion, maybe just below the pectorals, leaving you with a "skirt", and a "half shirt" that could be usable as a voider under later period plate. You would have to trim the sleeves, but the excess material could be used to fill-in and close the split you would normally find in the lower portion of the hauberk (unless you want it split), or to extend the lower section of the half shirt if it doesn't quite fill the void areas.

Edit: well, whataya know - my 100th post. And it only took a little over 6 years Laughing Out Loud

Mark Moore · Posted: Sat 24 May, 2014 8:34 pm Post subject:

Now I'm just curious.............What is your idea behind this? A fantasy or LARP kit piece? Because there is apparently no historical reference to any such thing. It seems like it would be difficult to run or fight in it, unless it was split in the front and back. That would be cool.....then you could lace the insides of the leg sections together and make maille leggings, or leave it unlaced as a free-hanging skirt. In any case, you would probably want an over-shoulder suspender system.....that would be a good bit of weight on a waist-belt alone. Without suspenders, you might have an embarrassing moment!.... Laughing Out Loud

...McM

Edward Lee · Posted: Sat 24 May, 2014 11:03 pm Post subject:

If you don't mind historical accuracy mailletech is actually really good. They make welded mail and the one I bought was a full harbuerk, cost me around $350. The point is if you want them to make a skirt they can probably do it for a lot less money. The mesh are actually very strong and light.

Michael Andersen · Posted: Sun 25 May, 2014 12:23 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the suggestions, they are appriciated

The use can best be described as fantasy

Regards
Michael

Bob Haynes · Posted: Sun 25 May, 2014 9:46 pm Post subject:

Mr. Andersen!... Cool

Sounds interesting, like a mail robe or something to that effect.
If and when you get it done, could share photos with us... Mr Andersen? Cool

Dan Howard · Posted: Mon 26 May, 2014 5:36 am Post subject:

Mart Shearer · Posted: Mon 26 May, 2014 5:23 pm Post subject:

Dan,

Not that it matters a whole lot, but that manuscript image from the BAV is mirrored.