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Queen Anna’s Birka Garb Challenge

18 Friday Nov 2016

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dama_z_gronostajemUnto my beloved populace of the East,

I have thought long and hard about the fashion show challenge for Birka this year. I have received many wonderful suggestions and it has been a very tough decision, but I keep coming back to something I teach all of my apprentices. “Anna’s Rule #1” is:

Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize!

Accessories are what makes a piece of garb into an outfit and every time and place has its own accessories. Shoes, hats, jewelry, bags, belts – leather, pearls, floors, yarn – early period to Elizabethan and everything in between.

So pull out your needles, hammers, thread, beads, wire, metals, leather, whatever you wish to use and get ready to accessorize your favorite garb. Or make something
completely new!

–Anna Regina

Birka Garb Challenge, issued by Caoilfhionn Banrí / Défi de costume à Birka, par Caoilfhionn Banrí

02 Wednesday Dec 2015

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En français

Greetings, people of the East!

Her most royal Majesty Caoilfhionn has issued a Garb Challenge to the good gentles attending the Market Day at Birka. She desires to see the skill with needle and thread of the populace in interpreting the theme, “Characters of Pixar.”

If you must, turn yourselves Inside Out in order to find the perfect Toy, Story book, or other accessory to adequately display your Incredible interpretation of the challenge. Even if it seems you might hit a creative Wall-e, or you are afraid Monsters, Inc-luding laurels, squire brothers and apprentice siblings may scorn you, you must be Brave, keep your chin Up, and stay strong by eating nourishing Ratatouille. Although it is a Bug’s Life out there for those artisans who think taking on challenges is like Finding Nemo, those wounds inflicted by pins, needles, and shears will soon turn to sCars of pride and victory!

En français  Traduction par Behi Kirsa Oyutai

Salutations, gens de l’Est !

Sa très grande Majesté Caoilfhionn mets au défi toute la population venant au Marché de Birka de produire des costumes. Pas n’importe lesquels cependant; son désir est de voir le talent de nos artisans avec fil et aiguille lors de l’interprétation du thème, “Personnages de Pixar.”

Garb Challenge at River War

31 Sunday Aug 2014

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Baronessa Maria Pagani and Baron Juan Xavier's winning entry from Her Grace Avelina's sports garb challenge at Birka.

Baronessa Maria Pagani and Baron Juan Xavier’s winning entry from Her Grace Avelina’s sports garb challenge at Birka.

River War takes place in the Barony of Iron Bog on the weekend of September 12-14, and in addition to Equestrian, Heavy List, Fencing, Archery, and A&S activities, a Garb Challenge has been issued by Her Imperial Majesty!

Come dressed as a period interpretation of your favorite Disney Villain, designed however you see fit within the confines of usual SCAdian dress. Her Majesty and a handful of secret judges will be walking around and making a list of their favorites. The creator or wearer of best villain garb will be called into court to receive a special token from Her Majesty. Have fun!