Fulgour
A style of women's clothing worn in the Middle Ages and
Renaissance was termed by the clergy (and I'm sure, adopted
by one and all) as "the gates of hell." Some of the particular
names I have found associated with such garments are:
Cyclas, Sideless Surcotes, and Pellotes.
The source of "Cyclas" found in most European languages
in the Middle Ages, appears to have been Arabic (originally
Persian) siqlatun, also siqilat, siqalat, etc. The original Persian
term, sakarlat, is the same word from which we derive Scarlet.
The primary meaning was: scarlet cloth. Later, fine painted
or figured cloth, and, cloth of gold.
Therefore, I am researching what the French and Italian words
were for these dresses, and if perhaps we may find an important
clue as to a possibly overlooked Tarot de Marseille dress style.
How would "gates of hell" translate in the popular languages,
especially as applied then to these delightful ladies fashions?
Thanks!
Renaissance was termed by the clergy (and I'm sure, adopted
by one and all) as "the gates of hell." Some of the particular
names I have found associated with such garments are:
Cyclas, Sideless Surcotes, and Pellotes.
The source of "Cyclas" found in most European languages
in the Middle Ages, appears to have been Arabic (originally
Persian) siqlatun, also siqilat, siqalat, etc. The original Persian
term, sakarlat, is the same word from which we derive Scarlet.
The primary meaning was: scarlet cloth. Later, fine painted
or figured cloth, and, cloth of gold.
Therefore, I am researching what the French and Italian words
were for these dresses, and if perhaps we may find an important
clue as to a possibly overlooked Tarot de Marseille dress style.
How would "gates of hell" translate in the popular languages,
especially as applied then to these delightful ladies fashions?
Thanks!