Woolen hood from Skjoldehamn

Beautiful Viking hood. Made of hand woven, 100% wool in diamond pattern. Wool was plant dyed with indigo. 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. Hood decorted with brocade silk, pattern based on historical founds. Sewn high under the throat to protect from wind and cold. Inside lining of dark blue linen. Ideal for cold days. 

Large size, length of hood 69 cm ( 27,17 inch) , wide 43 cm ( 16,54 inch). Can be use by man and woman, size is big enough for men also.