Hangeroc Edda, red

Product description

The hangeroc is a type of dress worn by Vikings and other early medieval peoples over a slip dress. Originally, women fastened it with turtle brooches at the shoulders. The shoulder section was often much longer, and shield brooches were used to lift the front fabric just above the breasts. Most modern hangeroc reproductions are already the correct length, so turtle brooches aren't always needed for practical use. You can still wear them as decoration, or use them to lift the front of the hangeroc to your liking. Between the shield brooches, women wore multiple strands of colored beads. A belt worn over the hangeroc added shape to the garment and came in handy for hanging a key, a pouch, a knife, and more. This hangeroc is open at the front. Lace it closed with the cotton laces, or use them to dial in a tighter fit.