embroidery on surcoat

[Coch]

This is my first embroidery attempt. It is of the charge I would like to have on my new surcoat. Question being, Is it proper to have embroidry on a surcoat? Now that i have started it I don't know if it would look out of place. My kit is appox. mid 14th century.

[Magpie Flynn]

I don't know if it's proper or not, just wanted to say WOW, for a first embroidery attempt that looks amazing!

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

WOW indeed!

I think this is the first time I have seen a Rooster head on a Grifin Body. Interestink!

[DonaCatalina]

I think its supposed to be a cockatrice , maybe. But heraldic emblems were common on surcoats. Embroidery or applique were the most common forms of decorating.
So yes, it would be appropriate.
And may I say WOW on the work also.

[Rowan MacD]

  Wow indeed!  Will you be using couching to fill the larger areas? 
 

[Lady Isabella]

Very nice!!!

[Coch]

Thanks for the all the kind comments ladies,

@DonaCatalina and  Lady Kathleen, yes it is a cockatrice. My real name is Cox, a later form of cocke. The cocke being my name sake, I wanted something a little more fiercer than a "rooster" and something uncommon, unlike the standard wolf, dragon or eagle. Also a good conversation starter.

@Rowen MacD, First i had to look up the term couching, lol. No, at this point my plan is to leave the larger areas void of fill. Just the black lining. I had the thought that all that thread would be a eyesore.  I want to finish the outlining, attach a backing and apply it to my surcoat.

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

Coch!

I stand corrected. Very impressive embroidery work just the same. Huzzah!

[isabelladangelo]

My one concern is that it's "modern" looking in design.  It looks a lot like the royal air force symbol and not like it's 14th century ancestor. 


http://www.mutualart.com/Artwork/TRACERY-MULLIONS-OF-A-BASILISK-AND-A-COC/D2BACDAABFF3A094



The actual embroidery is lovely but if you are concerned with it looking out of place, the modern versus historical styles might be a concern.

[DonaCatalina]

There are varied depictions of the mythical beast.
Some were more rooster looking than others.

[Lady Isabella]

Coch, modern? no, it looks very differnet and unique. From the pictures DonaCatalina posted
it also looks very historical. And your version looks tough, even a little mean. LOL
I say do it.   

[Coch]

I Finished my charge. It took awhile because I was working on it very little at a time. But I am pleased with the results.

[Archer]

It looks excellent Coch.  It was good to see you and ye lady at this past Saturday's workshop at the Castle.  Pax Vobiscum

[amy]

That is absolutely fantastic.    I think it looks great and I love the red placement on the half and half, black/white background.  That is so striking!  I admire your design and your stitch work looks terrific.   Congratulations on finishing such a great project.  Well done!

[Auryn]

That is awsome