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Bog Fashion – Recreating Bronze and Iron Age Clothes

On By Sally McLeanIn Ancient DesignsLeave a comment

I have discovered an amazing book that I’d like to share with everyone. Bog Fashion, by Nicole DeRushie, was published in 2025 and is available through Chrono Copia Publishing. The author is a Canadian historian, and it is clear that this book is a labour of love.  It is thoroughly researched with reference to historical …

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Bog Coat

On By Sally McLeanIn Ancient Designs, Anglo Saxon Weaving, Celtic WeavingLeave a comment

I have been looking forward to making a bog coat for a long time! It feels like the ultimate combination of archaeology and weaving, and in the aim of making a useful piece of clothing. In fact I think I may make another different bog coat next month - I have a couple of blankets …

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