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Focale - mjsanta83 - 07-04-2016
JMJ -
I am going to make myself a focale, but am not sure what dimensions to make it. I read on another website to make it a 36' square, but here I am reading to make it a long rectangle.
Can anyone give me the dimensions of theirs?
RE: Focale - M. Val. Naso - 07-04-2016
We only have evidence of scarfs having basically the same shape as today. None of the triangular Hollywood boy scout stuff. We see them worn in a simple looped knot, and sometimes even more stylishly when undressed. Others may show a few more things.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/018_Conrad_Cichorius%2C_Die_Reliefs_der_Traianss%C3%A4ule%2C_Tafel_XVIII.jpg
RE: Focale - brennivs - tony drake - 07-04-2016
I agree a simple scarf, length and width down to your choice , remmember it is to make your armour comfortable around the neck area so it is down to what armour you are wearing. Other than a simple knot you can use a small paenula broach to fasten if the knot is to bulky.If memory serves me right I believe Trajans column shows Auxilla with scarfs just knotted.
Regards Brennivs
RE: Focale - M. Val. Naso - 07-04-2016
Do we have any indication of scarf brooches? Never seen that anywhere so far...
RE: Focale - brennivs - tony drake - 07-04-2016
Simple answer is no but a few reeanacters In Brittania have used small broaches to fasten the front of the Focale which means the scarf lies flat around the shoulders. There are a lot of small broaches just search for small roman broaches and click images,
Some have scale bars next to them hope this gives you a better idea, I just prefer the simple knot used with a fine wool
Regards Brennivs
RE: Focale - M. Val. Naso - 07-05-2016
Yeah, I know the fact that it is a serious case of reenactorism. Just wanted to make sure I haven't glossed over any relevant knowledge on this
I also prefer a small knot, if you use some fine linen, it can easily be tucked under anything as well.
RE: Focale - Robert Vermaat - 07-06-2016
I use a long linen scarf, folded double and wound twice around the neck, good against chafing & sunburn
RE: Focale - mjsanta83 - 07-06-2016
JMJ -
Thanks for the info guys. I purchased some linen to make a simple cincture and for another project. I bought a lot so I can make a focale. I also bought some dye to make it red, and I am going to leave my tunic white.