farmer

What was involved in getting dressed as a Medieval ploughman? For farmers in the Middle Ages, conditions were harsh and the work backbreaking. But ploughmen were vital members of the medieval community and this was reflected in their attire, a step up than that of the average peasant. The ploughman's clothing was not only functional but also a reflection of his individuality and success. He wore linen breeches tied at the waist with a breech girdle, and his unbleached linen shirt was full-skirted and knee-length for warmth and freedom of movement. The woolen tunic or coat he wore over his shirt had splits at the side that revealed the lining and tapered sleeves, showing that fashion had reached all aspects