Joined-hose – medieval trousers – Historical Costumes

Joined-hose – medieval trousers

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Joined Medieval Hose – 14th–15th Century

Joined hose were a form of fitted men’s legwear that developed in the later 14th century alongside increasingly shorter doublets and became especially popular during the 15th century. They evolved from separate hose into a single garment providing fuller coverage of the hips and crotch.

The hose are cut on the bias and shaped to fit the anatomy of the legs. They feature a codpiece covering the crotch.

As standard, we do not add eyelets for pointing, as their placement should correspond precisely with the attachment points on the doublet. If you order both the joined hose and a doublet from us, we can align the eyelets on both garments.

As standard, the hose are made with enclosed feet. If you prefer a stirrup version, please mention it in the order comments.

Wool cords for fastening the codpiece and attaching the hose are included in the price.

The joined hose are made from wool and finished with a linen waistband.

Standard construction includes machine sewing, with eyelets finished by hand.

Material: wool, linen waistband
Dating: 14th–15th century

Made to order and tailored to your individual measurements.

164,30 €

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The History of Hose in the Middle Ages

In the Middle Ages, leg coverings were an integral part of both men’s and women’s clothing. Initially, the hose served a practical purpose – they protected against cold and abrasion – but over time, as was the case in the symbolic Middle Ages, they also became a part of the outfit emphasizing the status and fashion of the era.

Medieval hose were most often made of wool, and were adjusted to the shape of the leg. It was attached to the waist with drawstrings or a special belt. As the cut developed, the chausses became increasingly tight-fitting and decorative – in the 14th and 15th centuries, chausses in two contrasting colours were even fashionable.

They also began to take the form of trousers, by connecting the legs and the appearance of a codpiece.

Medieval-inspired historical costumes often reference these forms, capturing the ancient methods of sewing and fastening chausses. This is one of the most distinctive elements of medieval clothing, combining functionality with elegance.

In our studio, we recreate medieval hose based on iconographic sources and archaeological finds. We ensure historical accuracy in cut, hand-finishing, and careful selection of fabrics, ensuring that each piece captures the spirit of the era.