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Here you will find the Past Creations of the Artists & Crafters of this Dept. Pictures of the items will be placed here for all to see as well as the historical and cultural background information. Let these be a fine example of the talent and skill of the Artists we represent and of the many unique styles they have brought to their craft.
The images here are of work that has been either sold, rotated back to the Artist/Crafter, or have other wise found a happy home. Within these discussions, they will be sorted and placed. Please comment upon them.
Use these past creations as a source of inspiration to challenge the Artists/Crafters to make them once again for you as you wish them to be.
Please remember that color, size, material, use, and cultural style, are all part of the customization.
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“Lay down our weapons? If you want them, come and get them.”
(480 BC) King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae.
Judging by this quote, weapons are one of the most important accessories to war, no great warrior would go to battle without his sword or other kind of weaponry s/he might carry.
From the dark ages to the middle ages there were many different kinds of weapons which included the famous sword, spear and flail or club; these weapons were designed for close range battle.
There were also short bows and long bows that were weapons designed for distance and required skilled aiming. It took months, even years, of observation as well as practice to master one of these weapons.
Over the years, weapons were enhanced in order to keep up with the evolution of armor!
During the years of the spartan (about 480 BC) the common weapons that a soldier would carry would be a long spear, a short sword (secondary weapon) and their rounded shield.
In the beginning of the middle ages (the 5th century) the common weapons used in this era included a large variety of different long range weapons; which were spears, bows, crossbows and catapults. They also had a variety of different close range weapons including long swords, short swords, battle flails and daggers. Muskets may be considered among them though they weren't commonly used until the late middle ages (14th century).
These are just some of the medieval weapons used in ancient history, there are still more that were used and some that are yet to be discovered.
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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries had its humble beginnings as an idea of a few artisans and craftsmen who enjoy performing with live steel fighting. As well as a patchwork quilt tent canvas. Most had prior military experience hence the name.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries.
Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.
As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.
We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.
Specializing in Medieval, Goth , Stage Film, BDFSM and Practitioner.
Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.
Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"
A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?
After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...
Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.
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