birka bag black

birka bag blackThe bag is a replica of a 9th century original excavated in the Viking town of Birka. Bags of this kind were worn by Viking and other early medieval people throughout North and Central Europe. Handcrafted from leather, the bag measures 18 x 23 cm and can be closed with a strap. It is decorated with motifs in the art style of the Magyars, just as the original was. The Magyars were a nomadic people who invaded Europe during the 9th century AD and

as worn by women of the period

leather-covered scabbard

Its diameter is approx

The end is crafted in the Jellingen style and can easily be fastened to the scabbard

They were worn by both men and women

This meant that poorer warriors who could not afford a sword could always bring their axe with them

The dress has been made after the 8th–9th century underdresses excavated in Haithabu

as is customary for the shield of a true warrior

The handle is fastened to the comb with nails

the sword was forged by the elves and discovered by Bilbo in the first part of The Hobbit

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

Leather armour of this style was employed during the Middle Ages and was worn predominantly during the late Middle Ages by foot soldiers