For today's lesson we had to add accessories to Elizabethan hair styles. In Elizabethan Times Women would have elaborate hair design but they would also decorate their hair further with jewels, ribbon, netted hair cages, pearls, hats and hair ornaments. This was to showcase their wealth and stature. these weren't available to the lower classes so it was a huge sign of your position if you could get a hold of these accessories.
I chose to work with a feather and diamond hair accessory and some ribbon I'd picked up from Fabric World in the high street.
Technique:
I began sectioning the hair into three sections. I french plaited these sections and going towards the nape of the neck. I tied the ends of the plaits with clear bands and folded them under the plait. I then used 2 bobby pin clip's and secured them in place. I then got a bobby pin and attached the ribbon to it and proceeded to thread the ribbon through each plait. Once I had finished I clipped the ends of the ribbon in place to secure them. I then took my feather and diamond hair accessory and threaded it through the bottom of the middle plait I then secured this with a bobby pin.
Outcome and Feelings of technique:
This was tricky. Threading the ribbon without loosening the plaits and I think it will take a bit of practice to perfect this technique. I really like the look of this. I tried to make a contemporary version
of the Elizabethan style with this design. I think it came together nicely and the
colour's are very autumnal.
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