Woolen hood from Skjoldehamn with silk

Beautiful Viking hood. Made of soft wool in dark plum color (90%). 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. The find dates back to the Viking Age, the hood is the perfect complement to a Viking outfit. 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. Hood decorted with brocade silk, pattern based on historical founds. Sewn high under the throat to protect from wind and cold. Ideal for cold days. Large size, length of hood 67 cm ( 26,38 inch) , wide 42 cm ( 16,54 inch). Can be use by man and woman, size is big enough for men also.