viking apron dress frida herringbone dark grey Helmen Oudheid The greaves are modelled after

The greaves are modelled after two originals from the British Museum collection

Secrets were sometimes even sewn into hats to render them fully invisible

The hilt is crafted from brass with a tin coating to give it a silver-like appearance

better known as El Cid

which protects the hand

viking apron dress frida herringbone dark grey Helmen Oudheid The greaves are modelled afterThe apron dress is inspired by various 9th10th century originals. The apron dress was worn by Viking women and was often secured to the dress with shield brooches, to which jewellery was frequently attached. Crafted from coarse woven cotton, it achieves an authentically historical appearance. The dress is constructed in a historical herringbone motif.