This Father's Day, Gift Your Father a Hidebound Tankard
Father’s Day is fast approaching, and you may be wondering what to get your father this year. Many people choose to purchase gifts that are related to their fathers’ hobbies such as golf or darts.
Others prefer to buy them gifts that they can use in their day to day lives, such as a barbecue or a power drill set.
If you’re looking for an interesting looking gift that your father can enjoy using in their day to day[..]
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This Father's Day, Gift Your Father a Hidebound Tankard
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Tankard vs Jack vs Goblet - What’s the Difference?
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Tankard vs Jack vs Goblet - What’s the Difference?
Drinking vessels of all shapes and sizes have existed throughout history. Many of the vessels used during the medieval and Tudor period were made from hand-stitched leather, similar to the leather drinking vessels offered by Hidebound Ltd today.
Leather drinking vessels gained popularity during the early medieval period and were available in a variety of styles. They were seen as practical and durable alternatives to vessels made of [..]
A Guide to Traditional Beer Tankards
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A Guide to Traditional Beer Tankards
People have taken great pride in their beer and wine drinking vessels since the dawn of humanity. Wherever there is thirst, there are drinking vessels; and history has shown itself to be quite thirsty.
Drinking vessels throughout history came in all shapes and sizes and were made from a variety of materials.
A subset of beer and ale vessels that were incredibly popular were jacks, tankards, and bombards. These cups were often made from leather, which[..]