late medieval gothic gauntletsIn armored mittens, the fingers are protected by long plates that cover all fingers except the thumb. This creates a sturdier construction than the small, separate plates used on fingered gauntlets. However, the disadvantage of mittens is that they restrict movement more than regular gauntlets. In these Gothic mittens, based on historical originals, Gothic art is beautifully reflected in the ribbed design. Mittens were an essential part of medieval