Woolen hood from Skjoldehamn - diamond wool

Beautiful Viking hood. Made of hand woven, 100% wool in diamond pattern. Wool was plant dyed with Rubia tinctorum. Hand sewn, every visible stitch is handmade with woolen thread. The inside was sewn with a machine. 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. Inside lining made from blue linen. Sewn high under the throat to protect from wind and cold. Ideal for cold days.

Size: length of hood 61 cm, wide 39 cm.