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Baroque Vesture: Couture Cryptic Constructs
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Short cropped jacket popularized during the Regency era
  • 3. Subtle manipulation of a rough wool fabric for texture
  • 4. An old term for men’s small wares, once encompassing buttons and ribbons
  • 5. Triple-layered garment hiding buttons and secrets beneath a coat
  • 6. 17th-century loose sleeve style, named for daring horsemen
  • 7. Arranged folds giving cloth sculptural effect, often in classical garb
  • 8. Elaborate ornamental braid and loops fastening on historical military coats
  • 13. Crossbody belt for carrying a sword or horn, medieval accessory
Down
  • 2. Not just a rank; also a coarse woolen twill used in uniforms
  • 9. Ancient Roman cloak reserved for victorious generals and emperors
  • 10. Armored glove or to ‘throw down’ a challenge in medieval apparel
  • 11. Delicate embroidery technique lending airiness to fine fabrics
  • 12. Contrary to expectations, a spiral tool; here a tailor's hand-pricked stitch

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