cistercian habit Leren dagboeken en notitieboekjes The rings are woven four

The rings are woven four in one and subsequently riveted with wedge rivets

Their scriptoria flourished from the Carolingian era onwards

Its use was essentially limited to fully armored knights and warriors

The trousers are crafted from a wool mix

cistercian habit Leren dagboeken en notitieboekjes The rings are woven fourThe monk habit is crafted after habits worn by the Cistercian Order from the 12th century onwards. The Cistercian monks were known as 'White Monks' on account of the colour of their habit. The medieval Cistercians emphasised manual labour and self sufficiency. Bernard of Clairvaux (10901153) was the primary reformer of the order and helped it spread throughout Europe during the 12th century. The habit is provided with a chaperon and a waistband.