Fantasy and Historic Armour A-D
This is the directory for manufacturers and suppliers of fantasy and historic armour such as leathers, chainmail, platemail, shields and the like
Alex Simpson - Bespoke Leatherwork
London based designer Alex Simpson has been producing the finest quality bags, armor and customized products for over a decade, for private commission, fashion stylists, costume designers and collectors
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alex-Simpson-Bespoke-Leather-Work/135873086455420
Email
alexsimpson024@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alex-Simpson-Bespoke-Leather-Work/135873086455420
alexsimpson024@yahoo.com
Ancestor Leathercrafts
Here at Ancestor Leathercrafts your dream armour can come to life.
All items are unique, unless requested to be otherwise, and designed for you, made to measure. All scales of production can be catered for; from a single small item to fully equipping a group.
Stylistically based on crafts and art from the past, these items are steeped in history. They are decorative in a way that is not offered by others. All are trying to capture the look and feel of the past, rather than recreating copies of items.
Inspired by history, archaeology and mythology these products are made using, where ever possible, traditional techniques and traditional materials
WEBSITE
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AncestorLeathercraft?ref=l2-shopheader-name
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AncestorLeathercrafts
All items are unique, unless requested to be otherwise, and designed for you, made to measure. All scales of production can be catered for; from a single small item to fully equipping a group.
Stylistically based on crafts and art from the past, these items are steeped in history. They are decorative in a way that is not offered by others. All are trying to capture the look and feel of the past, rather than recreating copies of items.
Inspired by history, archaeology and mythology these products are made using, where ever possible, traditional techniques and traditional materials
WEBSITE
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AncestorLeathercraft?ref=l2-shopheader-name
https://www.facebook.com/AncestorLeathercrafts
Apprentice Games
Apprentice Games are a store selling all manner of LARP related equipment, as well as a wide variety of tabletop RPG books, miniature wargames, board games and card games. Based in Nottingham U.K.
WEBSITE https://www.apprenticegames.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/apprenticegamescontact/ https://twitter.com/appgamesnotts |
Armchair Armoury
For over fifteen years The Armchair Armoury has supplied armour to re-enactors, live role players, medieval demonstration teams, theatres, nightclubs, specialised industrial curtains and films. We can supply most types of metal armour, or the raw materials and instructions for its construction. We also tailor make armour to specific designs or patterns.
WEBSITE
http://www.armchair-armoury.co.uk/
Email
mike-armchairarmoury@talktalk.net
WEBSITE
http://www.armchair-armoury.co.uk/
mike-armchairarmoury@talktalk.net
Armoured Up
Armoured Up offer custom sized pieces of armour at fantastic prices. They're currently trading in chain mail, helmets and padding.
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/ArmouredUp?fref=nf
Email
info@armouredup.co.uk
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/ArmouredUp?fref=nf
info@armouredup.co.uk
Armour Services Historical
Armour Services Historical is the premier armour and brigandine maker based in the UK. They specialise in the 15C but make armour for all periods, from Roman to civil war. They can also be involved with design projects and give expert advice on many different metalworking and textile needs. On top of that they also specialise in historical forge and armouring displays that really bring the feel of the armourer and his craft to life.
WEBSITE
https://www.armour-services-historical.co.uk/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ArmourServices
WEBSITE
https://www.armour-services-historical.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/ArmourServices
Armrd Leather
Armrd is run by Dave Clarke who started out making latex weapons in 1989 under the name BattleHymn Weapons. In a bid to stave off madness and / or death from inhaling toxic fumes in a freezing cold workshop, he bought some leatherworking tools and moved indoors in 2011.
WEBSITE
http://www.armrd.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/armrd
WEBSITE
http://www.armrd.com/
https://www.facebook.com/armrd
Armor Arena UK
Armor Arena UK manufactures high quality plate armours, leather footwear, damascus steel items, forged items and historical pots and bowls. We have been working in this field from last 10 years with high standard manufacturing facility.
Following are the main Products which are being Manufactured in Armor Arena UK Premises.
WEBSITE
http://www.armorarena.co.uk/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ArmorArenaUK/
Following are the main Products which are being Manufactured in Armor Arena UK Premises.
- Medieval Plate Armors
- Gambeson
- Medieval Boots
- Viking Products Range
- Steel Helmets
- Medieval Footwear
- Medieval Banners
- Medieval Accessories
WEBSITE
http://www.armorarena.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/ArmorArenaUK/
Battle Ready
We specialise in the design and creation of bespoke leather armour and accessories.
All of our pieces are hand crafted in the UK from high quality materials. Whether your needs are for Film, Theatre, Re-enactment, Performing Arts or LARP we can design and custom make pieces to your exact specifications.This website showcases a variety of the pieces we have for sale.
WEBSITE
http://battle-ready.com/home/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BattleReady
All of our pieces are hand crafted in the UK from high quality materials. Whether your needs are for Film, Theatre, Re-enactment, Performing Arts or LARP we can design and custom make pieces to your exact specifications.This website showcases a variety of the pieces we have for sale.
WEBSITE
http://battle-ready.com/home/
https://www.facebook.com/BattleReady
Bear Armour
Bear Armour is a new company creating custom leather armour for LRPers. Choose Bear, not bare
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/BearArmour/timeline
Email
Beararmour@outlook.com
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/BearArmour/timeline
Beararmour@outlook.com
Black Raven Armoury
Black Raven Armoury are superior craftsmen trained in the art of design to forge leather armour, clothing, accessories and props that are unrivalled in quality, detail and authenticity. Marrying passion and involvement on the LARP battlefield with our expertise and skill-sets in the workshop, the end result is a collection of distinctive and inspiring pieces for all scenarios from larp to historical re-enactment’s, themed parties and theatre sets to TV and film productions. Offering both an extensive off the shelf range as well as a complete bespoke service.
WEBSITE http://www.blackravenarmoury.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/Blackravenarmoury/timeline Alex@alexanderagricola.co.uk |
Blood on the Blade
We are producers of high quality bespoke leather armour, custom LARP weapons and other accessories.
If you're after something unique to help personify your LARP character then take a look at what we can offer. All items are made to your idea, not ours!
Our aims at BOTB are
• To supply the highest quality armour and weapons that you won't find anywhere else!
• To make your items to your ideas, not what's on our shelf or our back catalogue!
• To make armour to your measurements so fit's you right everywhere!
• To make armour unique, I don't use pre-made patterns!
• We offer a repair service to Weapons and armour, if we can't repair it we'll offer you credit!
Our promise to you as a customer
• We WON'T create your item then mass produce it!
• We WON'T replicate your item for another player without your consent!
WEBSITE
http://www.bloodontheblade.co.uk/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BloodOnTheBlade?fref=ts
If you're after something unique to help personify your LARP character then take a look at what we can offer. All items are made to your idea, not ours!
Our aims at BOTB are
• To supply the highest quality armour and weapons that you won't find anywhere else!
• To make your items to your ideas, not what's on our shelf or our back catalogue!
• To make armour to your measurements so fit's you right everywhere!
• To make armour unique, I don't use pre-made patterns!
• We offer a repair service to Weapons and armour, if we can't repair it we'll offer you credit!
Our promise to you as a customer
• We WON'T create your item then mass produce it!
• We WON'T replicate your item for another player without your consent!
WEBSITE
http://www.bloodontheblade.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/BloodOnTheBlade?fref=ts
Brickfish Creations
Handcrafted, bespoke costume, armour and accessories and specialists in custom orders, and rental costume.
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/BrickFishCreations/
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/BrickFishCreations/
Cap-A-Pie
Cap-à-pie is a UK based company, run and managed by a re-enactor with a desire to provide high quality authentic goods at an affordable price. We supply to a variety of customers such as collectors, museums, movie and theatre companies, in fact anyone looking for products that are authentic but still affordableFrom the onset we have always made the effort to incorporate current research on original pieces of maille, from in depth discussions on the methods of the manufacturing process through its development and use over the years with "maille" curators, people who work extensively with these original pieces of work. It is this approach that has focused our work and lead Cap-à-pie, to where we are today
WEBSITE
http://www.capapie.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/capapie
WEBSITE
http://www.capapie.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home
https://www.facebook.com/capapie
Character Kit
Character Kit is a small business dedicated to the import and sale of high quality LARP weapons and costume.
We have been trading since 2008 and in this time we have expanded our range to include many European and Asian suppliers.
While we mainly sell standard items we are always happy to hear commissions for bespoke items that we can pass on to our suppliers.
As well as our online store we also trade at the main LT events and at other kit fairs and events around the UK.
WEBSITE
http://characterkit.co.uk/armour/cat_5.html
We have been trading since 2008 and in this time we have expanded our range to include many European and Asian suppliers.
While we mainly sell standard items we are always happy to hear commissions for bespoke items that we can pass on to our suppliers.
As well as our online store we also trade at the main LT events and at other kit fairs and events around the UK.
WEBSITE
http://characterkit.co.uk/armour/cat_5.html
Chaos Curiosities and Leather
Chaos Curiosities and Leather craft leather goods, armour and have a range of horn and antler goods
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/ccleather/?fref=nf
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/ccleather/?fref=nf
Cosmic Workshop
Whether you need to accessorise your barbarian hoard, dress your war lord to impress or simply need an amazing utility belt to stop your superhero trousers falling down, we can help you achieve it!
Cosmic Workshop is a family run business based in Cheshire, UK and we specialise in leather work and prop builds for Cosplay, Theatres, Television, LARP, Re-Enactment and Film.
Julie Morrisroe is the founder and partner alongside her husband Lee Morrisroe. Jules gathers inspiration from history, fantasy, fine art and modern design. Her expansive creative history starts with all the usual Art and Design & Technology qualifications (including a degree in sculpture) and progresses through mural painting, chalk boarding, teaching secondary school, professional graphic designer, themed room designer and illustrator; landing at Leather Armourer in 2011.
WEBSITE
http://www.cosmicworkshop.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/cosmicworkshop1
Twitter
https://twitter.com/CosmicWorkshop
Cosmic Workshop is a family run business based in Cheshire, UK and we specialise in leather work and prop builds for Cosplay, Theatres, Television, LARP, Re-Enactment and Film.
Julie Morrisroe is the founder and partner alongside her husband Lee Morrisroe. Jules gathers inspiration from history, fantasy, fine art and modern design. Her expansive creative history starts with all the usual Art and Design & Technology qualifications (including a degree in sculpture) and progresses through mural painting, chalk boarding, teaching secondary school, professional graphic designer, themed room designer and illustrator; landing at Leather Armourer in 2011.
WEBSITE
http://www.cosmicworkshop.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index
https://www.facebook.com/cosmicworkshop1
https://twitter.com/CosmicWorkshop
Dad's Armory
Dad's Armoury is a small garage based producer and repair service for LARP weapons and Armour. Also war gaming scenery and limited painting service.
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dads-Armoury/1427336560837399?hc_location=timeline
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dads-Armoury/1427336560837399?hc_location=timeline
Darkblade
Darkblade are based in Greenfield on the edge of Saddleworth Moor. On a crisp winters day looking out of the window you can almost see the goblins arriving at the Battle of the 5 armies.
We've been building leather stuff for Larp full time since 1996 (plus 5 years before as a hobby), designs guided by our many years of larping experience(fighting, dying, running away, the usual stuff)
WEBSITE
http://www.darkbladeuk.co.uk/ARMOUR/c-1-70/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DarkbladeLarp/?fref=ts
We've been building leather stuff for Larp full time since 1996 (plus 5 years before as a hobby), designs guided by our many years of larping experience(fighting, dying, running away, the usual stuff)
WEBSITE
http://www.darkbladeuk.co.uk/ARMOUR/c-1-70/
https://www.facebook.com/DarkbladeLarp/?fref=ts
Dougs Surplus LARP
Doug makes and creates non custom armour. helms, greaves, vambraces and other leather goods
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1671116973170391/
WEBSITE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1671116973170391/
Dragon Armoury
Dragon Armoury has been making LARP equipment for over 20 years.
We aim to create the best quality weapons and armour and the most imaginative.
We believe that anything possible. If you can imagine it, we can make it. We work with the latest and most advanced materials available so we can achieve the best results.
WEBSITE
http://dragon-armoury.blogspot.co.uk/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dragon-Armoury-Larp/188449501302704?hc_location=timeline
We aim to create the best quality weapons and armour and the most imaginative.
We believe that anything possible. If you can imagine it, we can make it. We work with the latest and most advanced materials available so we can achieve the best results.
WEBSITE
http://dragon-armoury.blogspot.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dragon-Armoury-Larp/188449501302704?hc_location=timeline