Woolen hood from Skjoldehamn - diamond wool

Beautiful Viking hood. Made of hand woven, 100% wool in diamond pattern. 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. Sewn high under the throat to protect from wind and cold. Ideal for cold days. Hood was plant dyed with Solidago virgaurea L and Frangula alnus.

Large size, length of hood 62 cm ( 24,41 inch) , wide 43 cm ( 16,93 inch). Can be use by man and woman, size is big enough for men also.