Pinking (or slashing) and buttonhole tool set for Tudor style 16th century fabric cutting Wrap Colour:Grey/Red The typical clothes worn by

The typical clothes worn by middling men during the decades between the battles of Bosworth (1485) and Flodden (1513) are described and reconstructed in this beautifully illustrated book

are carefully analysed to provide details of the usual allocation of dress to different ranks of servants at the royal court

• Made in the United Kingdom

Heather has worked with several museums over her 45 year career

Slashing or 'pinking' was a popular technique used in the 16th century in which sharp metal tools were used to cut slits into fabric

Pinking (or slashing) and buttonhole tool set for Tudor style 16th century fabric cutting Wrap Colour:Grey/Red The typical clothes worn bySteel Set of 4 tools (see below) 2in (6cm) long with blades from in to 1in (7mm to 26mm) wide Made in the United Kingdom Made exclusively for The Tudor Tailor The Tudor Tailor has specially commissioned this bespoke set of four hand made steel tools suitable for slashing fabrics and cutting buttonholes. They have been specially developed to withstand the force of repeated striking. Be careful, though, as the blade ends are very sharp! Slashing or