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Full-length rust cloak closed across the chest, hanging to 49in from the shoulder
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Rust medieval cloak from the back at full length, hood raised and the wool falling wide across the shoulders
Rust wool cloak worn from behind with the deep hood pulled up, showing the shape of the hood on the shoulders
Rust medieval cloak swept back over one shoulder, tunic and sash sold separately
Rust wool hooded cloak worn closed with the deep hood pulled up, front view
Rust wool cloak fastened closed with the hood gathered down at the neck
Rust medieval cloak with the hood raised, turned to show the drape at the side
Full-length rust cloak closed across the chest, hanging to 49in from the shoulder
Rust cloak draped back over both shoulders showing the costume underneath, other pieces sold separately
Back view of the rust wool cloak with the hood up and the full drape falling behind
Rust wool cloak rebuttoned at the shoulders to sit as a robe, belted at the waist over a white tunic, belt and tunic sold separately
Rust medieval cloak from the back at full length, hood raised and the wool falling wide across the shoulders
Rust wool cloak worn from behind with the deep hood pulled up, showing the shape of the hood on the shoulders

Rust Wool Hooded Cloak - Four Ways to Wear

The earth tone in the range, sitting alongside worn leather and natural kit instead of announcing itself. Four ways to wear from one garment.
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One full-length hooded cloak in rust wool, built to change shape from the same set of side buttons: closed as a double-breasted crossover, folded back on one side for weapon access, opened out as a cape, or rebuttoned at the shoulders to sit as a robe. Rust is the earth tone in the range, the one that settles next to worn leather rather than standing apart from it.

Designed by Chow, made to her specifications since 1994.

Spec Description
Colour Rust
Type Convertible hooded wool cloak (wears four ways, including as a robe)
Fabric Wool blend
Length 49in from the shoulder
Hood Deep, generous
Ways to wear Four: crossover, weapon access, cape, robe
Fastening Double-breasted, buttoned on both sides
Fit One size, unisex
Weather Cuts the wind, resists light rain. Not waterproof
Care Dry clean, or machine wash cold
Designed by Chow, made to her specifications

Four ways to wear the one cloak

  1. Closed as a double-breasted crossover, the front panels overlap to keep the wind out and leave both hands free.
  2. Buttoned on both sides, so a left- or right-handed wearer can fold back one panel and reach a weapon without opening the whole cloak.
  3. Both panels folded back to wear as a cape, letting the armour or costume underneath show through the drape.
  4. Unbuttoned and rebuttoned at the shoulders, the front panel folds away so the cloak sits as a robe.

Rust sits in the earth range rather than the bright one. It reads as a colour that has been somewhere, so it sits alongside brown leather, undyed linen and kit that has seen a few seasons instead of announcing itself against them. Under grey daylight it holds its warmth where a brighter orange flattens out, and against a white tunic and a dark belt it gives contrast without the costume looking assembled off a shelf. Worn closed it reads warrior or viking; rebuttoned as a robe it carries a mage or a healer just as well.

Why it costs what it does

A fixed cloak hangs one way and is sewn to do one job. This one changes shape from the same set of side buttons, and that is a construction decision rather than a styling suggestion: the buttons run down both sides so weapon access works whichever hand you favour, and the shoulder buttons are what let the front panel fold away into a robe. The wool blend has the weight behind it to fall in proper folds rather than hang flat, and at 49in from the shoulder it reads full-length on most builds without dragging. Chow designs these to be worn and used at events rather than photographed once. That is a different brief to fancy dress and it is where the cost sits. One cloak covering four looks is the value, alongside a hem that comes through a full weekend outdoors.

It is worth being straight about what it does not do. The wool blend cuts wind and resists light rain, and it is not waterproof, so a heavy downpour still calls for a shell over the top.

Who this cloak is for

  • A LARP player who wants one garment covering warmth, weapon access and a finished look without packing three.
  • A cosplayer building a warrior, viking or mage look who needs an earth-toned cloak that photographs well and survives a full convention.
  • A ren faire regular after a hooded cloak that reads period without spending a full kit budget.
  • Anyone replacing a cheaper cloak that gave up after one event.
  • Anyone buying for a partner who plays, where one size takes the sizing guesswork out of it.

Common questions

Is this one garment or a cloak and a separate robe?
One garment. It is a single convertible cloak that buttons down both sides, so it can be worn as a crossover cloak, a cape, or rebuttoned at the shoulders to sit as a robe. There is no separate robe, the robe is one of the four ways to wear the cloak.
How do the four styling options work?
The cloak buttons down both sides. Closed, the panels cross over double-breasted against the wind. Fold back one side for weapon access, both sides to wear it as a cape, or rebutton at the shoulders to sit it as a robe. It all comes from the one garment.
Will it fit over armour, and how long is it?
It is one size, cut full and long at 49in from the shoulder, so it sits over armour, a tunic or a robe with room to move. Send your measurements if you want to check the fit before buying.
What makes it worth more than a cheaper cloak?
The build. The side and shoulder buttons let one garment cover four looks rather than hanging one way, and the wool blend has the weight to drape properly at 49in instead of hanging flat. Chow has designed it to be worn and used at events rather than photographed once. It cuts wind and resists light rain, and it is not waterproof.

More in our cloaks and robes collection.

One rust wool hooded cloak. This is a single convertible garment, not a set. The robe is one of the four ways to wear it, not a second piece.

Any tunic, belt, sash or trousers shown in the photographs are styling only and are sold separately.

All Chows Emporium products are one size. This cloak is cut full and long to layer over armour, a tunic or a robe without bunching at the shoulders.

Length is 49in from the shoulder. Unisex fit.

If you have a question about measurements, send yours over before you order and we will tell you how it will sit.

Wool blend.

Dry clean recommended, or machine wash cold. Dry flat and away from direct heat. Do not tumble dry.

The weight of the wool blend is what gives the cloak its drape at full length. It cuts wind and resists light rain. It is not waterproof, so heavy rain still calls for a shell over the top.

**Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply.**

We aim to despatch all orders the same working day. Please allow the following amount of time for shipping :

UK - 2-5 working days.
EU & North America by AirMail - 5-10 working days
Rest of World - allow 5 -20 days

If your item is not in stock, We will back order for you. You will always be emailed with the option to cancel your order if you would rather not wait.

Delivery Schedule
Your order will be processed on the same day of order. We aim to despatch all orders the by next working day. International orders are generally received in under 12 working days.

You must inform us within two working days if the goods are lost or damaged in transit so that we can make a prompt claim against the delivery company and correct the problem. Please quote your order number in all correspondence.

Returns Policy

Your rights to return goods are protected under the EU Distance Selling Directive.

You are entitled to cancel your order and return the goods within 14 working days for a full refund. Postage paid will not be refunded. Do this by contacting us by email or telephone and quoting the order number supplied to you. Your refund will be paid within 30 days. You are responsible for the cost and risk of loss or damage when returning the goods, so you should take out enough postal insurance to cover their value. This cancellation policy does not affect your rights when we are at fault - for example, if goods are faulty or misdescribed.

Any goods returned should be in original condition.

These terms apply to your order. We may change our terms and conditions at any time, so please do not assume that the same terms will apply in the future.

None of these terms affect your legal rights and these are not diminished in any way. If any term is held to be invalid under any applicable statute or rule of law, that term is automatically omitted from the terms to minimum extent necessary to comply with the law and without affecting the validity or enforceability of the remainder.

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