The Vikings of Bjornstad - Arts & Crafts

Bjornstad's aim is to present life in the Viking age - as authentically as possible.
We make as many of our artifacts as possible, by spinning wool, carving leather and wood or using the lost wax method to cast metal.
Thanks to Diana for most of these photos.

A display of life a thousand years ago.
Ottar's reproduction of a crystal and red carnelian necklace found in a late ninth century Swedish site. Among the "charms" are a Khazar ornament and an English book mount. The original is inset at upper left.
   

Our reproduction of a Viking treasure hoard. The pieces are created by lost wax casting, recreating the original as closely as possible.
Another view of the treasure. Many pieces (including clipped coins and "scrap" pieces) are reproduced from the Cuerdale Hoard, buried between 905 and 910 and unearthed in England in 1840. Photo by Eden Davis.
   

Ottar's backpack.
Leatherwork on the backpack.
   

The cover to our illustrated manuscript.
Our copy of the 10th century Cottoniana Map of the world - on goatskin.
   

Sine's carved box.
The top of the box

Henrik's reproduction of a Viking comb and case.
The comb and case - open. Vikings were known for their concern for their appearance.
   

Axes and arrowheads
An arrowpoint for every purpose
   

Gunnar's reproduction of a Viking age lock and key.
Sine and Thorbjorg's tablet weaving, lock, axe, sling, flint, steel and tinder.
   

A case for carrying swords and axes.
Even a shade canvas deserves a dragon prow.
   

Ottar's Viking tent, our shade pavilion and Osweald's Anglo-Saxon geteld.
Ottar's Viking pennant.

For information contact Jack Garrett at garrett@pacbell.net