Harigaut

By Crusader1307

From the 13^th to 14^th Century AD – The French and later English - Harigaut was a style of (at first) – Men's Clothing. Pre-dating the previously discussed Houppelande, these were long robe-like garments with long and open (flared) sleeves. Traditionally, sleeves of The Harigaut were worn ''tucked'' inward – to allow for free movement of the hands. Conversely, during cold weather, these would be left out to cover the hands as a muffler. The Harigaut was made of various forms of clothing or fur – and were traditionally worn by Nobility (non-Peasants). A ''Female'' version was also used in the early 14^th Century, but these did not last with that sex (seen as too ''manly''). Colors varied according to Region of wear. Variations would continue among Christian Clergy until the mid-15^th Century AD.