Making a Modern Medieval Girdle Book: Braiding with Leather Lace and Making Silver Corners

Girdle books were in the possession of monks and aristocrats in Medieval Europe. This type of binding provides portability, protection against unruly weather and some defense against theft. In addition to these purely utilitarian functions, in the past it was a symbol of status in society, as it implied wealth and literacy. In the video, I don t delve into all of the stages of making the book, since there is a lot of work with the leather braids and my father s silver work. I paid special attention these