Gianna Viviani

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Honorable Lady Gianna Viviani

Interests:

  • My primary focus lies in the Italian state of Florence primarily during the last half of the 15th century through the 16th century.
  • I enjoy late period costuming and tablet weaving.

Persona:

  • I am a successful merchant's wife in early 16th century Florence.

History in the SCA:

Timeline:

  • From 1997 through 2001 I dabbled (lurked) in the SCA, mostly on a shire level, while living in central Kansas. I really began playing in 2015 and attending events regularly beginning in 2016.
    • Award of Arms at Winter Coronation 2017
    • Golden Calon Swan at Queen's Prize Tournament 2017
    • Queen's Prize Tournament 2017, I made an ensemble based off of The Preaching of St. John The Baptist, 1520. My entry consisted of a linen camisa, embroidered silk underskirt, silk petticoat (dress) and sleeves.
    • Spring Crown Tournament 2018 - co-event steward

Groups and Affiliations:

  • Current Group: Shire of Oakheart, 2015 to present
  • Previous Group: Shire of Westumbria, 1997-1999, 2001

Offices:

  • Local Office: Chatelain July 2015 until December 2021
  • Local Office: Seneschal May 2021 until December 2021
  • Kingdom Minister of Arts and Science July 2022

Classes taught:

  • Wire weaving
  • Eyelets: Types an how to sew them
  • Florentine Fashion 1490-1540: creating a period capsule wardrobe
  • Cartridge pleating 101
  • A&S clothing entry display tips
  • How to make an easy late period kirtle
  • Demystifying the honeycomb pleated apron


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