Shoes from Hedeby ranged from simple to very complex. Some where on the simpler side was the Shoe Type 1G. These were a simple turn-shoe design with a seam on the inner side of the shoe's upper. Many examples in the Type 1 bracket lacked any signs of having laces, ties, or toggles to keep them closed, interestingly enough, however, these reproductions close with laces made of deer hide. The shoes themselves are made from oak-tanned cow leather.
They are being worn in conjunction with a pair of diamond twill wool footed trousers and onion skin-dyed yellow wool Winingas (leg wraps) - both reproduced after finds from Haithabu. Spear training...
With the advent of the newer split-bottom tunic, the skirts could easily be hiked up underneath the belt to facilitate better movement in combat, training, and whilst undertaking work-related tasks. Also seen here are the separate-leg Hosen, featuring the shallow points at the top and horizontal seams in line with the find (Fragment 2) from Hedeby. Haithabu, Current-Day Germany ; First half of the 11th Century. An example of the sort of "transitional fashion" bridging the gap between the new and the old - seen here is the older-style wool tunic (the Hedeby Type III) in madder-dyed 2/2 wool twill, featuring the rounded in-set armholes and two-piece sleeve design, yet it is coupled with the newer separate-leg Hosen - a fashion which would set the trend in Europe for the next 400 years...
Haithabu, Current-Day Germany ; Latter half of the 10th Century. Trying to find some way to stave off boredom, and get a little exercise, during the long Winter months kept up inside.
Haithabu, Current-Day Germany ; Latter half of the 10th Century. |
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