Prehistoric Clothing Course
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Dates
November 6–8, 2026
Location
Schramberg
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A three-day workshop on constructing garments from leather and fur using prehistoric techniques, held in Schramberg, Germany. Participants learn the full production chain from raw material preparation — including hide tanning, sinew processing, and fur working — through pattern design and hand-sewing with bone needles. Led by Markus Klek of PALÄOTECHNIK, the course draws on three decades of experimental research into Paleolithic and Neolithic garment technology across Europe.
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For more than thirty years, Paläotechnik has offered an intensive engagement with prehistoric material culture, living history, and heritage interpretation - in theory and practice.
Our archaeotechnical work focuses on European prehistory- from the late Paleolithic to the Neolithic. Archaeological evidence supplemented by ethnographic data allow for a fact-based reconstruction of stone age material culture.
Animal skin processing and tanning technology, as well as related fields like garment production and sewing technology, belong to our core competences.
Paläotechink offers detailed know-how in producing prehistoric replicas and authentic clothing.
Our expertise is valued by private individuals, film productions, museums, and other institutions.