Cape
Short decorative mantle of the nobility
Names in Other Languages
케이프한국어Cape · 어깨부터 허리까지 덮는 짧은 망토
ケープ日本語貴族の短いマント
短披風繁體中文貴族的短斗篷
KurzmantelDeutschDekorativer kurzer Mantel des Adels
PèlerineFrançaisCourt manteau décoratif de la noblesse
Capa cortaEspañolManto decorativo corto de la nobleza
Capa curtaPortuguêsManto decorativo curto da nobreza
PelerynaPolskiKrótki ozdobny płaszcz szlachty
НакидкаРусскийКороткий декоративный плащ знати
The cape is a shorter mantle covering the shoulders down to the waist or hips, distinguished from the full-length cloak by its abbreviated cut that left the arms free. Favored by knights and nobles who needed to display rank while keeping weapons accessible, it was typically crafted from luxurious materials like fur, velvet, and silk. The ermine (white stoat fur) cape became an iconic symbol of royalty, while the Spanish capa circulated as everyday men's fashion during the Renaissance.
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