I’ve tried reverse lookup and it just keeps sending me to Pinterest, so pardon the post.
Does anyone know what this is called and/or the shape? Like, is this one long rectangle, a ruana, etc.? I really like it but can’t seem to find one that’s this big. I either want to buy it or possibly make it, but I can’t figure out what the shape is.
Sorry, that I just know the German name, it is called a “Rechteckmantel” which basically translates to rectangular cloak. It was worn from the bronze age into early medieval times in Europe. It is basically as others pointed out just a rectangular piece of wool fabric, much like a blanket. It can be used as such one when travelling.
The “Rechteckmantel” used to be closed with a brooch or a pin and could be worn in various ways. The one in the picture for example is of someone who expects to have to use his right arm for working or drawing a weapon. But one could also close the cloak in the front with a bit more overlap for more warmth but that would limit movement by a lot.
It is a very comfortable piece of clothing. I have a hobbyist interest in living history and my “Rechteckmantel” served me well during many cold nights.
That’s awesome! I got the name and history. ❤️
It’s a shawl and brooch. It’s basically just a rectangular piece of cloth with a pin holding it together. If you wanted a slightly fancier version, you could try finding a serape/ruana instead. That’s the same rectangular piece of cloth, except it has a slit cut from one edge to the center. So it can drape over your shoulders instead of wrapping around them. Sort of like a poncho, except the cut goes all the way to the edge of the fabric instead of just being a neck hole.
And you gave pictures. Thank you so much. ❤️
neck hole
That is a ruana cloak
Did you actually read the comment at all, or did you only look at the picture?
I skimmed it the first time.I read it this time. My bad
The cloth is a shawl and the metal pin is a brooch.
I believe it’s just a long rectangle with tassels on the two shorter sides.
“This is an excellent rectangle.”
Thank you!
I dunno. Looks like a blanket cloak to me
Agreed, “cloak” feels bigger and heavier than “shawl.” Cloaks aren’t necessarily specific though: you might get coats, or ponchos, or shawls.
Maybe search “shawl cloak”?!
Edit: The user below has it! Search “rechteckmantel.”
Poncho gringo
Reboso.
Could I wear this around? Would people find it strange if I had a large velvet shawl? It looks like great fantasy traveler clothing.
I’m about to find out how strange it is, because I love it 👀
I don’t mind being the city’s vagabond.
Be the change you want to see
I would find it very normal on an older lady who also was wearing very unique glasses!
As in, I’ve seen that lady wear this
but what about on a femboy with lame glasses that he needs to replace soon lol?
I have no information in my databank on such a thing, so, I must conclude, you’d look cool!
Everything looks cool with confidence!
You can wear anything you want. If people find it strange, that’s on them. I do think it wouldn’t be a common garment but it looks amazing and cozy and practical. I want one really bad, to be honest. I’ve also found that people typically don’t care about anyone else besides themselves which is a little sad but kind of comforting in terms of wearing sick high fantasy cloaks to the local wendy’s.
Every time I get a haircut they’re like so what would you like. I always say, I’m not the one who has to see it so just make it reasonable for others I guess. I’m the same with clothes, who cares what anyone wears?? If people don’t like it like you said, that’s on them.
Totally! If I see someone confidently wearing something different from usual, I honestly get inspiration from them. It’s admirable to be comfortable enough with who you are that when you find something you feel great in, you just wear it regardless of how common it is.
Shawl? I’m sure there’s a specific name, but that’s the word that springs forward.
There may be a more specific term for that particular design, but it’s a cloak or a shawl. Likely rectangular to my eye, but I’m not a pro.
It reminds me of what’s often sold as a “pashmina” around me (USA), but it looks much wider along the tasseled edge than the pashminas I have.
I’ve always called these ‘pashminas’ too, it’s like an extra large & sturdy scarf worn like a cloak
Love this style! Try searching for “blanket shawl” to find pieces with this drape.
Thank you!
Equestrian/ Riding-Poncho/ Cape. It works like a windbreaker. This one is more of a cape.
I want one
sameeee, but i can’t think of where I would wear it…
Edit: thought of one situation, but “a farmer’s market on an overcast day where it’s chilly but not too cold” seems like too specific a situation to buy a piece of clothing for.
Movies or theater, where the temperature fluctuates and it sometimes gets chilly, then you can wear it if it’s cool outside afterwards and it’s not as bulky as sitting on your coat in a theater chair.
On your shoulders…
That looks like the perfect outfit for a stroll to the Totem of Earth!
I would have called it a Poncho but I’m not sure if this is considered one.
Nope, it’s a shawl, a poncho would have a hole for the head in the middle whereas a shawl wraps around the shoulders.
It is a picture.
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