Viking hood

Skjoldehamn hood pattern and measurements for myself. Includes link to a helpful article by Lady Kate and exact numbers for the hood size.

In 1936 a body was discovered in a bog near Skjoldehamn (Skjold harbour) on the Norwegian island of Andøya. The find included a complete costume consisting of a shirt, a kirtle, shirt, belt, trouse…

Last year sometime (or maybe before), my stepsister started dating a SCAdian (again), and thus was once again in need of garb. Early Viking, in particular. At Christmas last year, I …

Location: Haithabu, Current-Day Germany Date: Approx. 10th Century Culture: Viking Age Danish Estimated Social Class: Possibly Middle Class Garment Type: ​ Hood Probably one of the most...

This tutorial is made with the support of my Patreons. Support me to help me make more free tutorials! The Skjoldehamn hood is a find from the 11th century, and because it is the only find of this …

How to measure for a Skjoldehamm Hood

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"A body from about the 11th century was found in the Skjoldehamn bog in Norway wearing this style of hood." This one shows how a little divot was cut out to make the face opening jut out a little and provide more protection.

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Simple Accurate Medieval Hood Pattern Great for your next LARP

Taking a break from the kit guides on Danish items, we are going to travel to Norway to cover one of the most iconic pieces of Viking headwear - the Skjoldehamn hood. But is it even Viking at all?...

Designer Lene Lorentzen kickstarts authentic, sustainable Viking style Molly Jones Editorial Assistant Last May, Lene Lorentzen started Klesarven (The Nordic Clothing Heritage Co.), a company selling high-quality clothing and costumes inspired by the Viking...

All right, so to exercise my rudimentary sewing skills I have challenged myself to make a medieval hood. Before committing myself to making ...