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What is Chainmail?
Also known as maille or chainmaille, it is a flexible material composed of small interlocking metal rings woven together. Historically, it was used as armor from the Roman era until the late middle ages, in both eastern and western cultures.
The term 'maille' comes from the French word for wire, although most sources claim the craft itself to be an invention of the Celts. It was used world-wide as material-efficient armor for several centuries, until the introduction of plate armor around the 16th century.
Today, it is still used as armor in medieval and renaissance re-enactment groups like the Society for Creative Anachronism, and in movies such as 'The Lord of the Rings'. Its armoring benefits are also used in practical applications such as shark suits and butchers' gloves.
Many people are discovering maille's potential for use in jewelry and clothing, as well as sculpture and functional pieces. Everything from inlaid chessboards and chandeliers to bikinis and bull whips have been made from this versatile material.
June 16, 2010
Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire
Join us in Cedar City on July 7, 8, 9 and 10th for the 28th Annual Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire!
http://umrf.net
April 5, 2010
Days of Camelot
D3 invites you to join us at the 2nd Annual Days of Camelot Renaissance Faire - May 28, 29, 30 and 31 at Washington County Regional Park, Between Saint George and Hurricane Utah!
daysofcamelot.com
Print out and Redeem this coupon for $5.00 off any D3 Purchase during the event!
February 26, 2010
March Events!
We have two events in March!First, we will return to the Boulder City Renaissance Faire, in Boulder City Nevada, on March 5th, 6th and 7th!
http://bcfaire.org
Second, the following weekend will be be at the Sons of Erin 44th Annual Saint Patricks Day Festival in Henderson, Nevada on March 12, 13 and 14th!
stpatricks2010.com
See you there!
February 2, 2010
Sterling, you say?!
 Just in time for Valentine’s Day - Sterling Silver Heart Charms: Beautifully shine on your charm bracelet, or add to one of ours! Includes 20″ necklace chain. Only 19.95$ while supplies last! This heart is solid sterling silver and is beautifully 3 dimensionally shaped, and measure 12mm by 12mm.
Please note - We have a VERY limited supply of these Heart Charms.
Who is D3?
Drunken Dragon Designs is comprised of a native Las Vegas family -- Founded in 2005, Raum and Andy have spent the last several years working with wire, stones and other mediums that our customers have grown to love.
Our entire family takes part in the creation of our products, including our children, The Little Dragon and Dragonette: Aiden and Danielle.
From the more classic designs of European ages, to the more modern Persian weaves, D3 has
taken both the beautiful and the mysterious art of chainmail and created the exciting products and designs you
see today!
Out Of Stock:
If something you have
ordered is currently out of stock, don't worry! We can still craft your item for you - the processing time,
however, will just be anywhere from 2 to 14 days longer! You will, of course, be contacted and have the option
to wait for your specific color, or change to another color!
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