Hooded Cowl, Primary color:Red * Trim on top and

* Trim on top and bottom included

and great for steampunk

Also used for dance costumes

sleeves didn't become common until later

The "monastic scapular" appeared first

Hooded Cowl, Primary color:Red * Trim on top andOur cowl is a mantle that hangs down over the shoulders and chest with a large hood. The cowl was developed during the early middle ages in northern Europe, . originally they were worn simply to give greater warmth than would an open cloak. Cowls were popular with many iron age peoples, commonly worn in a Robin Hood costumes. Cowls became the formal garment for those in monastic life and are often worn by Friars and Monks. It can go over any garment