Viking Ensemble Complete!

[shanmonster]

Well, mostly complete. I still don't have hose, braies, naalbind socks/mitts/hat, turn shoes, winingas, or a tablet woven-belt. But, I do have THIS:





The garb almost completely handmade, and mostly by me.

Wimple is actually a dupatta. Not that you can see, but I'm also wearing linen salwar as braies. Both came from a thrift shop.

Circlet is maille knit by f00dave of steel and brass.

Cap is made by me of the same striped linen/cotton blend as the tunic.

Tunic is standard T-shape with gores beginning at the hip, and square gussets at the armpits. Edged with gold/silver metallic trim, and I used green yarn in a blanket stitch along the keyhole neckline and cuffs. Not pictured is a second tunic in buff linen, with an oval neckline. Neckline and cuffs edged with gold yarn in a blanket stitch.

Apron dress is made of linen-look polyester. Real linen is expensive! So I chose to fake it so as not to bankrupt myself. Rings on the sides are not traditional, as far as I know, but added for the sake of making the dress more fitted. I find the dress much more comfortable this way. Rings are rough-hewn cast sterling silver, made by Steph. I sewed the rings on offset, and each side is spiral laced with a crocheted silk/wool cord (as opposed to the much more modern corset-style lacing).

Chest drape is made mostly by me, and is probably not very traditional at all, but it's made with what I had on hand: Carnelian beads and faux pearls on hand-made bronze chain. Glass centre bead (a handmade gift given to me by my Mom) hangs by a soldered and drawn sterling silver chain (made by me). The two brooches are fabricated by me of bronze and sterling, with hand-drilled freshwater pearls.

The soft belt is a continuation of the wool/silk lacing.

Metal belt is handmade of bronze with rose quartz and banded agate beads, and bronze spiral pendents.

The copper wrist band was forged by me.

The engraved hollow form brass bracelet is a thrift shop score.

I will have pictures of the man's garb once it is complete. That's next on my list....

Comments

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

That looks fantastic. And you look so comfortable in it!

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It is super comfy, too!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Looking at the link for the apron dress, I'm thinking I might incorporate those side rings into some modern dress patterns that are too blousy for me. I don't like loose garments. It's a beautiful look, but very edgy. Thank you for sharing!

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

You're welcome!

[featheredfrog.livejournal.com]

YOW. Just...yow.

You take commissions?

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I do, depending on the project. 50% up front. I charge $10/hour (cheap!) plus materials/shipping. You can supply your own materials, or I can get them at an additional charge.

[elanya.livejournal.com]

I also love how last week you were all "and I haven't even started thinking about a woman's outfit yet!" hah :V

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I seriously hauled ass to get this done. Heheheh....

[ladyiolanthe.livejournal.com]

Awesome job, Shan!

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[valkryor.livejournal.com]

That looks pretty spiffy! And sometimes you just have to go for a cheaper fabric that's not historically authentic, especially given the cost of some linens. :)

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

Bingo.

[prince-hring.livejournal.com]

Excellent! Two of my apprentices specialize in Viking.

Do you intend to use tortoise brooches?

-H.

[shanmonster.livejournal.com]

I would like to use tortoise brooches. I just didn't have anything close to that, and I don't have the resources to make them myself, anymore.

[prince-hring.livejournal.com]

Here (https://www.quietpress.com/vikingbrooch.html) is a starting point if you have a couple of bucks to throw at the issue. He makes nice stuff: I have many of his castings.

[zydee.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's gorgeous, and it looks fantastic. Well done!