In the last post I talked about a band I was weaving to decorate my Viking age coat or kaftan. Here are some pictures of the finished coat.
The coat was made of wool in a very dark shade of grey, almost black, which contrasts nicely with the colourful band. I also like how the colours of the band match the glass and amber beads. Fashion at that time was to have strands of beads hanging from the two brooches that fasten the straps of the apron dress (the green one) at the chest/shoulder (brooches are not visible on the pictures).
Last weekend there was a re-enactment event at a castle where I wore my new coat, and it served its purpose of keeping me comfortably warm. The only thing I still need are a pair of clasps to fasten the coat at the front.
This is my dream coat. Amazing.
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Gorgeous!!
What pattern did you use?
Thanks for the nice comments.
Kendra, upon your question I decided to write a little more about the pattern I used, so please take a look at my latest post!
That’s one cute rabbit you have there, by the way :)
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Hi there! Thank for showing your lovely coat. Did you lined it? I’m about to start making one overcoat this week. Just wondering if l ought to line mine.
Tusind tak for sine fine viking tøj kjoler, skjorter.
Det er meget inspirerende!