1456 Anne Neville

Medieval Bird and Vine Textile

Product Description

This medieval-inspired textile is designed for historically accurate garments from the 14th–15th century. Ideal for reenactment, costume making, and historical dress, it supports both structured and lighter garments within a medieval wardrobe.

The design features stylised birds intertwined with flowing vine motifs, creating a rhythmic and decorative surface. The combination of organic movement and repeating structure makes it highly suitable for garments where pattern visibility enhances the final result.

Well suited for

Waist Coats, Jackets, Aprons

Design & Historical Context

Based on a medieval textile fragment dated between the 10th and 15th century, this design reflects fabrics that circulated widely through trade networks. Such patterned textiles were used across regions and are well suited for historically informed clothing and reconstruction work.

This design is dedicated to Anne Neville

Anne Neville (1456–1485) was queen of England during the late medieval period. Her life reflects the political and cultural environment in which richly patterned textiles were worn and displayed.

Such fabrics formed part of both everyday and courtly dress, making this design suitable for a wide range of medieval garment interpretations.