Dark age meet up?

[xylaria]

We are well up for.

We got the ye olde peasant larper look, rather than the completley authenic saxon/dane look. All natural coloured not a pink fluffy squeeky elf in sight. Do the girlies have to wear girlie kit? i am quite happy to knock up some leannes for me and my daughter, but I need notice. i prefer to be a heathen serf than be made to wrap my hair.

 

[Wayland]

Hair is not an issue, it's a Viking settlement.

Boys kit is fine for girls if it's easier.

 

[sam_acw]

Are there any good books on this stuff - I can get hold of books on weaponry no problem but other bits are more difficult.
Just general interest as I doubt I'll make it over!

 

[Robby]

Hrolfi the Red at your service......you could count me in depending on dates. Kit's not a problem. Mine is earlier period hiberno-norse style, would that do

Just done something similar for a week at Largs viking festival, but would love to do it in a properly built house/farmstead. I think it's a fantastic experience. It just adds so much more depth to the whole thing.

 

[Sniper]

Might be up for a bit o that, again work permitting, Can I get to wear a hat with horns can I can I can I can I, oh go on go on go on. Oh ok then a fleece bunnet it'll have to be then.
Seriously if I can knock up some kit I'm certainly dead pheasant (still game).

 

[Wayland]

Horned Helmets are one of the only things that will get you thrown off site, and I'll help.

There are a couple of books available if you want the real detail like this and this but they go into far more detail than you need to start with.

Basically a tunic is like a big, long sleeved tee shirt made of wool or linen and trousers cut like track suit bottoms work fine.

Tie a belt round with a bit of leather and some discreet leather boots and you should pass first inspection.

If you want to improve later on, you'll have the chance to see some better kit to give you ideas there.

 

[JohnC]

What sort of dates are being thought about? I'd be interested...

 

[firecrest]

What did the women wear?

 

[spamel]

What did the women wear?

A skirt and bare breasted. I'll definitely be coming along!

 

[Gailainne]

A skirt and bare breasted. I'll definitely be coming along!

I think your thinking of the "Gor" books Spam, different planet mate. Everyone else can make up their mind whether I'm talking about the books or you

Stephen

 

[Womble_Lancs]

A skirt and bare breasted. I'll definitely be coming along!

Not in winter, I won't! Blankets would be just fine, thank you

Sounds like a great weekend, but I have no idea when I'd find the time to make the kit.

 

[Sniper]

Only joking about the helmet Wayland I know they never had them it was more of a fleecy felt type cap, same sort of look as those bobble hat affairs without the bobble you used to get is that right?

 

[nickg]

Had a rummage on the web & found this - it should cover most questions on kit making etc - stick to the basic garments & you cant go too wrong
http://www.vikingsonline.org.uk/resources/authenticity/basickit/index.htm

Cheers
Nick

(shame about the girlies though - i quite liked the sound of spams idea!!)

 

[nickg]

If anybody is a bit put off bu the last link then there is a custon pattern generator here http://www.elizabethancostume.net/ its an elizabethan smock but the cut is identical to a saxon tunic and is very simple to make.

Good Luck

Nick

 

[Rhoda]

Hi Wayland,
In theory I would be really interested but again, no clothing/kit at all, so providing I've got time to make something to wear count me in!

 

[firecrest]

A skirt and bare breasted. I'll definitely be coming along!

No no, thats the Amazons meet we held last week, didnt you come along?

The women didnt bare the flesh in the dark ages, but I believe the men wore tights. I can get you some nice fishnets if you like.

 

[Eric_Methven]

Cameron and I would be very up for this. We already have kit. Might be able to help a few others out too.

Eric

 

[Wayland]

Quick update.

Just talked to Dave, the site manager, and he's defiantly up for this.

He also says he has some spare tunics, belts and bits that we can borrow to help out.

Seems like trousers will be the priority for male kit and I'll check out about female kit this weekend.

I'm over there on Saturday so I'll try to sort out some dates then.

 

[morch]

This is sounding promising. Thanks for trying to sort this one Wayland

Dave

 

[addo]

Thinking of making some clothing, and wondered..
When the weather turns wet, would people depend on a woolen tunic or have a leather tunic oiled, to go over the top. If so would it be long sleeve. Having trouble finding info on the various sites mentioned.
Take it it depended on your status in the dark ages?

Cheers.

Addo.