Ages 7 to 14 years. For nobles in the Middle Ages, clothing was a symbol of power and status. Their clothes were costly, made of beautiful material and encrusted with jewellery. Peasants wore work clothes made of coarser material. Young readers will be fascinated by this new book that features fashions from the days of knights and ladies. Topics include: making fabrics; peasants' clothing; trade, towns, and textiles; fabrics from far away; style in towns; a noble's clothing; children's clothing; protected by armour; dressed for prayer; clothing in other cultures; hygiene; beauty.