Article Info

Article Title
Spindling Like a Viking
Author
Sissel Ellevseth
Issue date
Summer 2019
Issue number
25
Issue topic
Suspended Spindle
Description
A challenge to recreate the ultra-thin yarns used in the 1200-year-old Oseberg burial ship’s woven bands led to a journey of experimentation with Viking-style spindles and ancient techniques. The project required spinning yarns as thin as 1100-1200m per 100g with a high twist, using wool from the Old Norwegian sheep breed for its strength and quality. Along the way, the author discovered the intricate history and tools of Viking textile production.
Article topic list
experimenting, historical