Chiaretta di Fiore

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File:KatarynMercer.jpg Lady Chiaretta di Fiore
Information
Resides: Barony of Dragonship Haven
Status: Active
Awards: Order of Precedence
Heraldry
Per pale Or and argent, in chief in fess three pine trees couple sable
File:KatarynMercerBadge.jpg Unofficial Badge
Award & Office Badges

Introduction

I am Chiaretta di Fiore, formerly Kataryn Mercer, called "Kit" by friends. I am a costumer by preference with an interest in recreating clothing worn in the 16th century, through both historically accurate or innovative methods. My primary passion is Italian costuming, and I dabble in painting potter, woodcuts, and embroidery.

Persona

Kit is the daughter of an English silk merchant and an Italian woman. She was born in 1545 in London, England. Though they are working class, her father's successful business allows Kit access to the finest silks from abroad, as well as the latest fashions, particularly from her mother's hometown, Florence. Recently, her family has relocated to Florence to improve business connections, and there they reside currently. Formerly called Kataryn Mercer, compatriots have renamed her in the Italian style to Chiaretta di Fiore.

Affiliations

Laurel: Mistress Vienna de la Mer (as of January 25, 2014) Apprentice/Student Siblings: Mistress Elena Hylton, Aurelia Alfaiata d'Alcáçova, Arabella De Mere, Katerina de La Bere Household: Maison d'Allaines le Comte Guild: Keepers of Athena's Thimble, Journeyman

Awards and Honors

Award of Arms - Kenric II and Avelina II 2/2014 Maunche - Brennan II and Caoilfhionn II 2/2016

Class Repertoire

• On Garbing A Gentlewoman: 16th C. Florentine Fashion

EKU 4/2015, Pennsic 8/2015, Costume College [non-SCA] 7/2016, Pennsic 8/2016, Winter Schola 3/2017, Costume College [non-SCA] 7/2017, KWASS 3/2018

• Construction of a Florentine Sottana for Beginners

Pennsic 8/2015, Costume College [non-SCA] 7/2016, Pennsic 8/2016, Winter Schola 3/2017

• So You Have The Dress, Now What? 16th C. Florentine Accessories

Pennsic 8/2016, Costume College [non-SCA] 7/2017

• Enjoy Your Drawers: 16th C. Florentine Underwear

Costume College [non-SCA] 7/2017, KWASS 2018, Novice Schola 3/2018, Meridies Coronation 4/2018

• An Introductory Lesson on Woodcutting and Block Printing (w/ Aziza bint Noor al Shiraziyya)

Artisan's Village 6/2016

Additional Information

Website: www.kitsclothingcollection.com
Facebook: Publicly accessible albums

In Case of Court

Please contact Mistress Vienna de la Mer for preferences.