viking trousers herringbone motif ivar olive grey

viking trousers herringbone motif ivar olive greyThe herringbone pattern is a historical weaving method that was employed throughout early medieval Europe and still occurs today. Archaeological finds show that Vikings wore fabrics utilising this weaving method. Textile fragments with a herringbone motif have been excavated, for example, in the historical Viking towns of Hedeby, Birka, Jorvik (Coppergate and Lloyds Bank) and in London. The herringbone design gives these trousers a very historically

The herringbone design gives these trousers a very historically correct look and is an asset to Viking re-enactors

The academic debate remains divided on this interesting matter

Possibly these small statues were painted to give them a lifelike appearance

Dresses of this kind were worn as an underdress beneath the outer garment during the colder months

and guy-ropes

Whilst he is known as the god of war and death

The culture flourished between 450 BC and the first century BC

principally by both medieval knights and infantry alike

The decorated spearhead is a replica of a 10th century original

Trousers of this type were worn across North-Europe from the 2nd century BC until the 10th century AD

Leather caps have been a popular form of headgear for centuries across different regions and periods

The sword is classified as a Petersen Type F