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22 Atypical Chainmail Creations

From Chainmail Chess Sets to Armored Fashion

— March 13, 2013 — Naughty
You more or less have no choice but to go medieval on your computer when browsing through all of these atypical chainmail creations. For some odd reason, chainmail has made a major comeback these past few years. Fashion designers in particular have found an affinity for the material that once protected knights from blades and arrows.

Chainmail fashion is questionable at best but undoubtedly intriguing and daring. If you aren't into fashion there's still a ton of great things to see among all of these atypical chainmail creations. There are chainmail chess sets, carpets and even coasters. If you can't enough of the middle ages or if you just like quirky fashion then you are going to want to check out all of these quirky chainmail creations.
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Armored Medieval Carpets
Armored Medieval Carpets
The Chainmail Carpet from Philippe Malouin is Battle-Ready
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Armored Fabric
Armored Fabric
Scientists Develop Means of Making Ultra-Lightweight Wearable Armor
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Armored Alcohol Mugs
Armored Alcohol Mugs
The Chainmaille Beer Stein is Completely Lance-Proof
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Puncture-Proof Wheels
Puncture-Proof Wheels
The Goodyear Spring Tire is Designed for Use on the Moon
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Chainmail-Inspired Jewelry
Chainmail-Inspired Jewelry
Mike Arsjo Delves into His Tribal Past for Inspiration
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Armor-Inspired Jewelry
Armor-Inspired Jewelry
Byzantine Cubed Necklace by Chainmaille By MBOI
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Chainmail Chess Sets
Chainmail Chess Sets
David Austin Captures the Past for a Classic Game Remake
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Chainmail Arm Cuffs
Chainmail Arm Cuffs
The Sparkling Phillipe Audibert Tema Swarovski Crystal Sleeve
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Chainmail Skull Savers
Chainmail Skull Savers
The Zero5 Ski Helmet Keeps You Sharp and Safe on the Slopes
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Protective Armor as Home Decor
Protective Armor as Home Decor
Ruth Borgenicht Chain Mail Sculptures
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Chain Mail Fashion
Chain Mail Fashion
The 20 Pound T-Shirt
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Chunky Chain Jewelry
Chunky Chain Jewelry
88Links's Chainmail Accessories Have History
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Chainmail Shorts
Chainmail Shorts
Cut-Off Jean Shorts With a Medieval Twist
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Sleek Steel Shoes
Sleek Steel Shoes
Medieval Meets Modern Function in These Chainmail Shoes
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Chainmail Waist Cinchers
Chainmail Waist Cinchers
Deff's 'Summerlight' for BeandLife is Futuristic Fantastic
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Galvanized Steel Chainmail Condom
Galvanized Steel Chainmail Condom
Full Metal Jacket
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Chain Mail Baubles
Chain Mail Baubles
The Fannie Schiavoni Jewelry Collection Will Protect You in a Jousting Duel
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Cavalier-Inspired Photography
Cavalier-Inspired Photography
The ‘Aut Cum Scuto, Aut in Scuto' Series is Modernly Med
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Shiny Galactic Fashion
Shiny Galactic Fashion
Jirapa Paibulsathit Photographs Intergalactic Metallic Designs
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Fierce Fashion Armor
Fierce Fashion Armor
These Stylish Accessories Are Chainmail Chic
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Reptilian Metal Gowns
Reptilian Metal Gowns
Shiny Scales and Chainmaille Mesh in Dress by Fannie Schiavoni
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