Gloves were status symbol

By this time of the year, most of us in cooler climates have started wearing gloves. But gloves weren’t always relegated to wintry weather. In medieval Europe, they were a fashion accessory and status symbol. The fashion continued for hundreds of years.The finest gloves were made of luxurious materials like silk or delicate leathers and often had decorations like embroidery.And ...

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