Hood from Skjoldehamn - embroidery motif from Gotland

Hood made of green 100% wool. Fabric has been washed before sewing. Hood should be hand washed in 30C. The shape of the hood is based on a find from Skjoldehamn on the Norwegian island Angoya. It's made with two rectangles sewn to each other on top of the head. In the front and back two square wedges were set in. Hand sewn, every visible stitch is handmade with linen thread. The inside was sewn with a machine. Sewn high under the throat to protect from wind and cold. In front of the tunic are two, large hand made embroideries made with woolen threads, sized 19 cm x 9 cm. Motif from embroidery comes from stone found in Uppland, Sweden.  

Length of hood 69 cm (27,17 inch), width 44 cm (17,32 inch).