Product description
Viking tunics like these were worn between approx. the eighth and eleventh centuries. Wear it for re-enacting Vikings from northern Europe, Rusvik Vikings, and Normans.
What sets this tunic apart is its hem — several strips of fabric sewn together to create a wide, full volume. This technique draws on excavations of historical clothing fragments, including finds at Haithabu and Viborg (Denmark). Viborg sat along the military road running through Jutland to Central Europe. The name hints at a sacred site from the Viking age: Vi is an old word for holy place and borg meant fortification or hill — "the holy place on the hill."
Made from sturdy cotton, the tunic features beautifully embroidered patterns at the neck and sleeve ends. These patterns draw on knot motifs from the Stone of Stora Hammar on the island of Gotland, Sweden — a stone depicting mythological and warlike scenes, including a sacrifice and Viking ships with warriors.
Two contrasting colors give this tunic a striking look. Pair it with a belt for the complete effect.
