Syglaton

Syglaton
CYCLAS (Ciclaton, Cinglaton, Syglaton)
A garment made of a rich stuff or silk, manufactured in the Cvclades (Guillaume le Breton). It was worn by both sexes, and known in Germany in 1803, embroidered or interwoven with gold. It was first heard of in England at the coronation of Henry III and his Queen. The citizens of London who attended the ceremony wore cyclades worked with gold, over vestments of silk (see Ciclaton)

Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.

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