Dark blue Viking woolen dress with embroidery

Beautiful dress, made of woolen fabric in a tabby pattern, thinner wool ( 98% wool, 2 % addition). Soft and pleasant wool to the touch. Simple geometric cut based on a T shape, with a light undercut in the armpit. The cut of dress is based on found from Haithabu (Hedeby). The sleeves narrow towards the wrist. The dress has two wedges; one at each side. Every visible stitch is hand made with a linen thread, inside stitches are machine. Half circle undercut. Wool was washed before sewing.

On the front of the dress, two extensive embroideries, handmade with naturally dyed wool threads (100%). The threads have been dyed in indigo. The embroidery motif was inspired by one of the rune stones found in Sweden dating back to the Viking Age.

Size: S, length of dress: 138 cm (54,33 in), width under the armpit x2: 48 cm (18,9 in), width in belt x2: 49 cm (19,29 in), width in hips: 52 cm (20,47 in), length of sleeves: 57 cm (22,44 in), width of sleeves: 13 cm (5,12 in), wedge: 97 cm (38,19 in). Size of dress is similar for clothes size: 36/38.