COSTUME OF COURT JESTER

In medieval times, jester (or fool) was a person at court, who had to entertain the royal family, their guests, noblemen. Today, the jester is portrayed in different formats of medieval reenactment, Renaissance fairs, including stage performance, carnivals. Cloths of bright colours and eccentric hats were the most distinctive feature of jesters. Made-by-measure costume consists of these parts: double-sided shirt – wool and linen; two-coloured woolen chausses; double-sided jester's cap (wool and linen) with horns and tails Shirt and headwear are made of wool and linen. Shirt is reversible and may be worn with wool or linen part from the outside. Chausses are made of wool. They can be fixed with leather or fabric laces under the knee. Tinky bells are sewn on the edges of shirt sleeves and tails of cap.  Marotte, belt and bag are not included to the price of costume.