Where is a good source of costuming information?
A good source for costuming information is the SCA, Society of Creative Anachronism. The avowed purpose of the SCA is the study and recreation of the European Middle Ages, its crafts, sciences, arts, traditions, literature, etc. The SCA “period” is defined to be 600 AD to 1600 AD, concentrating on the Western European High Middle Ages. Some members extend the period from 450 AD to about 1650 AD. More or less officially the purpose of the SCA is “The study and re-creation of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, not as they were, but as they should have been”. Most members of the SCA make and wear period costumes. Furthermore, most Kingdoms have active costumers guilds. The SCA also host collegia (classes) on all aspects of the historical period, including costume. You can find SCA members in the newsgroup rec.org.sca. If you post there, be sure to mention your city and state so that those who respond can suggest local SCA groups and sources. If you wish to contact the SCA national headquart
