[MR] The color Scarlet, Rouge, Watermelon-A&S Competition at HR Melees

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So what do the color Scarlet, rouge, and watermelon all have in common  other 
than they are all shades of red?  The world famous "research library  - 
Google" claims that they were all taken back to Europe from the Crusades and  used 
in daily life. In fact they are still used today! That leads  into.... 
 
A&S Competitions at Highland River Melees!

In their travels, the Crusaders acquired items or  learned new  techniques 
that they took back to Europe. Therefore the main theme  of  A&S competition 
will 
center on these items and techniques that  they  adopted “as is” or 
incorporated into already existing items and  practices when  they returned 
home.  
The four subcategories will  be:  

A.  Items made of hard materials such as  wood,  clay, glass, and metal 
B.  Items made of soft materials such as   fiber and paper 
C.  Edible items 
D.  Bardic   

Note: There will be some materials such as leather  that could fall  into 
either the hard or soft category. It will be up to the  entrant’s  discretion 
as to 
which category they wish to enter.   

Documentation will be required showing the source  and the  subsequent use in 
Europe.  Please provide a one-page summary of   the documentation.  

Entries must be in by 1:00 pm. Judging will be  1:00  – 3:00.  

The lampwork competition in memory of Mistress Caitlin has been announced  
separately.
 
The list of classes will follow.
 
Lady Elena di Salaparuta, A&S Coordinator for Highland River  Melees



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