Heavy head scarves
The Wife of Bath, a character from Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," is described as wearing a large hat or headgear, which was fashionable during her time. This headgear would have been elaborate and possibly decorated with various adornments to signify her status and wealth.
her hose was made of scarlet red her shoes were soft and new.
The cloth that the Wife of Bath wears on her head in Canterbury Tales is said to weigh 10 pounds (4.5 kg). It is described as being heavy and extravagant, showcasing her wealth and status.
In The Wife of Bath's Tale, "wimpled" refers to a woman's headdress or a cloth worn around the head and neck, often covering the hair and chin. This term was commonly used in medieval times to describe how a woman covered her head as a sign of modesty or respectability.
A Bath Robe
The wife was a cloth maker.
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The Wife of Bath in Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" was not deaf. She was depicted as a character who had experience with five husbands and emphasized her authority in marriage through her stories.
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Of Course husband and wife can bathe together.
The Wife of Bath in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales says she has traveled to Jerusalem, Rome, Cologne, Boulogne, and Santiago de Compostela.
Romans would not have needed to wear clothing in the bath. They wore togas and lightweight garments and sandals when they were fully dressed.