Merchants
There cannot be a proper faire without merchants. As the saying goes “it takes a village to raise a child”, well it takes all the merchants to effectively raise the faire.
Some of these listings are for the renaissance aficionado, but others lean more toward the fantasy faires.
Age of Chivalry carries medieval and renaissance arms, armor, and clothing for the re-enactor, roleplayer, and theater group and faire patron. Their catalog includes items from the Greek and Roman period, the Vikings, Medieval, Renaissance, Pirates and more.
Designed by noted Swedish swordsmith, author and researcher Peter Johnsson, these limited edition collectable swords are all painstakingly handmade to exacting design specifications, based on countless hours spent in the detailed study and documentation of original swords.
They are not look-alikes or replicas -- we call them re-creations because they not only look like period originals, but feel and perform like them as well, just as on the day that they were newly forged. No short-cuts, no compromises. Just the real thing.
AlterYears - www.alteryears.com
AlterYears offers historical patterns for Medieval, Elizabethan, Tudor and Middle Eastern Garb, as well as a vast selection of costume books, supplies sewing notions and more.
The company is owned by Janet Wilson Anderson and was founded in 1992. Anderson is an awarding winning costume designer with more than 30 years of experience. Her work has been featured in the book "A Costume Maker's Art," and was most recently featured in the Showtime special on Tudor Fashion.
Angel Sword - www.angelswordstore.com
Angel Sword is a supplier of handmade custom swords. The company carries Japanese katana, rapiers, Viking saex, sabers, tulwar, scimitars, Chinese dao, and more. All weapons are battle ready.
Angelwear Creations designs and manufacturers fantasy themed sterling silver and gemstone jewellery. Her gallery of work includes a wide variety of earrings and necklaces.
Art of Wings – www.artofwings.com
Art of Wings designs and manufactures hats, gauntlets, adult fairy dresses and an array of fairy wings and other fantasy accessories. All items are handcrafted by artist and owner Meghann Frickberg.
Fantasy books by authors JennaKay Francis & France Evlin
Burnt Mountain Crafts sells handcrafted wooden shields, weapons, and other toys that are perfect for the little ones in your group. The shields are constructed using double-sided signboard. Custom heraldic designs can be special ordered.
Toy polearms, swords and axes are also available. The swords are made with ash wood and the axes are made with pine handles. Their online catalog also includes wooden dolls and catapults.
The Sword Inc. provides a variety of medieval and renaissance costume items for re-enactors, theater groups and role players. The company's catalog includes clothing for men and women, weapons, armor, collectibles and more. The company carries museum quality replicas as well as battle ready items.
Catskill Mountain Moccasins – www.catskillmoccasins.com
Catskill Mountain Moccasins is a supplier of hand-crafted leather boots and sandals. The shoes are custom made to fit each customer. A variety of colors and buttons and styles are available. Customers may also choose to add leather tooling or custom beaded designs.
Celtic Croft - www.kilts-n-stuff.com
The Celtic Croft is a supplier of bag pipes, kilts, footwear, Scottish and Irish clothing and accessories. The Celtic Croft makes regular appearances at Highland Games and Irish Faire across the United States.
Crafty Fox Art Works – www.craftyfox.com
Crafty Fox Art Works is a supplier of high quality crowns, coronets, circlets and jewelry. Each item is hand crafted in brass or sterling silver with glass stones. Gold plated styles are also available.
Crimson Gypsy Designs creates renaissance clothing for faire patrons and re-enactors. The company has a wide selection of bodices, skirts, chemises, gowns and more. The award winning renaissance and Victorian designs are historically inspired.
Crown Fellowship – www.crownfellowship.com
Devastatingly beautiful jewels.
The company designs and manufactures bodices that are the perfect fit for the pirate in all of us.
The company specializes in arts and crafts in wood, bone, leather and stone. Each item is originally designed and handcrafted.
Your source for the Renaissance clothing and accessories (commonly known as garb) you will need to enhance your experience. We can supply you with cloaks, capes, doublets, jerkins, shirts, tunics, breeches, leines, cowls, flat hats, tams, coifs, monk's ensembles, robes, snoods, buttons & clasps, ostrich feathers and feather cockades, as well as books about Renaissance clothing and general knowledge of the Renaissance period.
Dragonmaker – www.dragonmakeronline.com
Wearable & decorative fantasy masks. Dragons & ornaments
William H. Hummel is the artist behind Leatherwork by William. The company supplies leather pouches, dice cups and other accessories. Each item is designed and handcrafted by Hummel. He has been leatherworking for more than 30 years.
Fashions In Time - www.fashionsintime.com
Fashions in Time provide historical clothing for re-enactors, medieval festivals, Renaissance faires, LARP, SCA, Victorian events, theatrical groups, and story book weddings.
We are an old-fashioned business, actually making our designs by hand right here in our foundry near San Francisco.
Pirate items, kids fun stuff, and a whole lot more
Quality handcrafted Renaissance clothing for all sizes
Specializing in hand made kilts and Scottish clothing for all occasions. Most of our clothing is made in Rochester, New York by Suzanne, while other items, including the formal Scottish kilt, are custom made for us in Scotland. We pride ourselves in offering the finest quality work and products for your complete satisfaction.
House of Dra - www.houseofdra.com
The House of Dra is a purveyor of renaissance clothing for both men and women. Their clothes are all original designs and are handmade. The House of Dra uses all natural fiber cottons. All garments are made with flat-felled and finished seems.
We have been in the armor business since 1989. As a fighter myself, I know what fighters want and need in armor. Fighters want a good looking piece of armor that protects you while allowing you to give your best fight, and you don't want to have to wait a year to get it.
Illusion Jewels Vintage Jewelry: Jewelry by Dorothea designs pieces that are inspired by portraits from the renaissance era (1400-1650). Each piece is hand crafted and created with a wide selection of glass pearls and acrylic cabochons.
The Lady and The Fool features renaissance and medieval clothing for men, women and children. Many of their items are faire approved for re-enactors or faire participants. The company also carries fantasy and fetish costumes.
MacGregor Historical Games - www.historicgames.com
MacGregor Games aka (Rose & Pentagram Design) designs and manufactures period games and gaming supplies. The company's online catalog includes wooden board games, novelty dice, 16th century reproductions of playing cards and more.
Medieval Moccasins was founded by Ingrid Wendt. The company designs and sells handmade leather moccasins for both women and men. Her designs are inspired by the Celts and Romans and resemble a Ghillie type shoe.
Nagle Forge & Foundry is a family owned business that specializes in historically inspired jewelry and clothing fasteners. The pieces created in lead free pewter, bronze, sterling silver, or 14k gold. They provide casting services and can create custom pieces for customers.
We bring the past to life by supplying historical reproduction tents and supplies for historical re-enactors and collectors. Our dedication to quality and customer service has made Panther the world's largest manufacturer of historical tentage.
Pat's Hats specializes in historically inspired theatrical hats. Patricia Jones creates and designs 18 different styles, including a jester's hat, cavalier, italian renaissance, wizard hats and more. Pat's Hats also carries capes and robes made from panne velvet, burnout velvet, or chiffon.
Pearson’s Renaissance Shoppe - http://www.pearsonsrenaissanceshoppe.com/
Pendragon Costumes specialize in leather and suede doublets and bodices. The leather is often tooled and the company has more than 50 styles and patterns to choose from.
Pendragon Costumes also carries a variety of costumes and gowns for Italian and Venetian renaissance styles as well as Celtic and Pirate garb.
Pat's Hats specializes in historically inspired theatrical hats. Patricia Jones creates and designs 18 different styles, including a jester's hat, cavalier, italian renaissance, wizard hats and more. Pat's Hats also carries capes and robes made from panne velvet, burnout velvet, or chiffon.
Ravenswood Leather - www.ravenswoodleather.net
Ravenswood Leather is located in a rural part of Oregon where a close-knit group of well-trained gnomes slave away in a massive sweatshop... oh wait, that's not us! Actually, we have a wonderful assortment of
reasonably normal, highly-trained individuals.
Inspired by medieval and earlier times, and in particular the work of the Celts, Reannag Teine specializes in unique, usable pottery—safe for food and drink and well as modern conveniences as the oven, dishwasher, and microwave. All the designs are drawn free-hand and hand-painted onto the hand-thrown pottery—no molds or stencils used—and our wares are designed sturdy, built to survive years of everyday use.
We research and create jewelry and other personal accessories from medieval and renaissance Europe, all the way back to the bronze age, we hand forge bronze and cast pewter, hammer copper and set stones so each piece, although based on an historical one, is unique.
Renboots - http://abc.eznettools.net/D306379/X374016/
Renboots is a supplier of fine leather shoes, boots and other accessories. Their products have been showcased at renaissance faires, medieval festivals, theater and film productions,LARP events and living history events.
Sapphire and Sage – www.sapphireandsage.com
Sapphire & Sage specializes in period and authentic jewelry. Some of the pieces available for purchase are actual replicas from renaissance portraits while others are renaissance inspired designs. Most jewelry pieces are constructed using acrylic domed cabochons and glass pearls.
Seven Meadows Archery is a supplier of handcrafted bows and other archey supplies. The company is the U.S. distributor of ISTVÁN TÓTH horsebows and mounted archery crafts of Hungary.
Single Tree, Inc. – www.singletreedesign.com
SingleTree Inc. is a supplier of Celtic flasks, jewelry, pewterware and hair adornments. The company was established in 1976 by Paul Reeves. He has more than 35 years of experience crafting designs into silver, bronze and other alloys.
Amazing Art Glass, Tasty Tidbits, and Legendary Decals for a Mundane World
Handwoven clothing in inspired color motifs
Tentsmiths – www.temtsmiths.com
Tentsmiths manufacture and market period tents. Their online catalog includes viking tents, pavillions, marquees, wall tents, wedge tents and more. The company suppliers tents for the medieval, renaissance, colonial and World War II eras. The tents are constructed from 10.38 ounce Army Duck Canvas. The canvas is pre-shrunk, fire resistant, and sunforger finished. Their work has been featured in the film "Road to Wellville," as well as in A&E's "The Crossing" and in the recent "John Adams" project for HBO Films.
Treads of Time. – www.treadsoftime.com
Threads of Time specializes in Celtic garments for both men and women. Most of their clothing is Medieval, Renaissance and Elizabethan inspired. However, they do include a few gothic, spiritual and fantasy items in their catalog.
Wandering Angus – www.wanderingangus.com
Celtic goods from Ireland, Scotland, & Wales
Hand crafted candles, Dragon Sculptures & shimmering delights
No comments:
Post a Comment