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Sarmatian/Persian soft kit 1 -100 AD?
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Ah! John just posted good illustrations, originally from the article "Sogdian Costume." The wrap-around style is a kaftan, and the men wore it right over left, the women the other way. It was worn over the tunic, and winter versions had fur borders at the sleeves and bottom. Boots vary greatly, some taller than others (even up to the knee), some with buckles in the Late Sarmatian period and carried over to the Goths. Mine have upturned toes, going back to the 1st millennium BC and still worn today in Mongolia.

My own tunic is too long, but I can't shorten it.
Hair was worn in many styles: two pigtails, standard "barber shop," shaved down the middle, and (most impressive) in a "Mohawk." Sarmatian steles usually depict a moustache less bushy than Celtic ones... kind of like the British "non-com" variety of the late 19th century.

Later clothing, Turkic and Mongol, tended to be longer and often quilted.

As Daryush mentioned, bows were used in two styles: the asymmetrical Hunnic/Alanic (my personal favorite, and I think John uses one) and the standard symmetrical Hungarian (Magyar). Prices vary, so check Grozer Archery. When opting for the high-price natural material models, get gray cattle horn, not buffalo horn (which tends to crack and split). If you want to buy ready-made arrows (and live in the U.S.), the cheapest Saloki ones are available from Kim Coleman at Seven Meadows Archery. Otherwise you pay more through Csaba Grozer.

A sword and akinakes can be attached to a belt via D rings or cut-out plates. Windlass Steelcraft's "medieval dagger" makes a good akinakes with the correct shape of the guard and pommel.

In any event, years ago I was the only Sarmatian reenactor, and I'm very pleased to see "new blood." In a few years, my age will catch up with my enthusiasm, and I'll have to retire. But for now? :grin: Welcome!
Alan J. Campbell

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Re: Sarmatian/Persian soft kit 0 -100 AD? - by Alanus - 06-26-2012, 09:08 AM
Sarmatian/Persian soft kit 0 -100 AD? - by Alanus - 02-19-2013, 02:01 AM
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Sarmatian/Persian soft kit 1 -100 AD? - by eduard - 04-12-2013, 04:58 PM
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