viking needle case silvered Ketels - pannen en kookstellen Epirus and the Macedonians

Epirus and the Macedonians

The belt measures 160 cm in length and looks great worn by both men and women over a tunic or dress

but is considered by some historians to be a variation within the Mainz type

Henry VIII

This replica is made in the Borre style

viking needle case silvered Ketels - pannen en kookstellen Epirus and the MacedoniansThis needle case is a replica of a 9th 10th century original excavated together with another needle case in grave 515 in the Viking town of Birka. Needles were much more expensive than modern needles, so they were kept safe very well. This needle case was fastened to the belt with a lace. This beautifully decorated needle case had a functional and a decorative function.