Some left notes indicating their interest. Frenetic interest in medieval collectibles and decor coupled with the rarity of merchandise created a niche market for the Teluchs. They buy armor and weaponry from Mexico and Spain, and tapestries and banners from France and Europe. Their timing was exquisite. Renaissance and medieval fairs are the rage.
People enjoy everything from jesters to jousting.
The Teluchs regularly advertise in Renaissance magazines, and are developing a 32-page catalog for distribution this fall. Eventually, they will have a Web site for people interested in medieval items. The Teluchs travel nationwide to stage medieval or Renaissance weddings featuring Gothic gowns and groom outfits, crowns, suits of armor, swords, goblets, banners and tapestries that turn a typical room into a great hall. The best local place for a medieval wedding, they said, is the stone pavilion at Washington Park. They've staged weddings where 95 percent of attendees were dressed in medieval garb.