... and more recently, this reconstruction from Pictavia - Again it's interesting how similar it is to a Latin American poncho or an Irish ruana or a Roman (oval) paenula... trim some corners here, cut a slit there.. I suppose it only makes sense that a pattern that just plain works will be (independently?) invented time and again.
But here's the question - Pictavia's got an "archer's" interpretation based on the figurine and this cut stone(?) -
... that cuts the front short to free up the hands like so - ... has anyone tried this? If so, how did it work for you?
I confess I'm not particularly convinced by the sources: the front of the figurine's cloak looks quite bunched up, and what detail is on the carving suggests it's at least elbow-length in front, and that if it's not bunched up.
But that doesn't mean it wasn't done, of course.
Has anyone tried this out, and if so how did/does it work for you?
For what it's worth, the closest I've come is basically a Roman oval paenula that's around kneelength in back, and around wristlength in front. Stitching the front about halfway down the breastbone ameliorates some of the tendency for the whole thing to want to slide off the back and choke at my neck - but it is still a bit of an issue, at least if I don't have pack straps keeping everything in place.
I could imagine a lighter weight or toothier wool wouldn't have the same problems, but I can't be sure. Does anyone know?