The embroidered garment is on is a later than period style apron. The embroidery is within the SCA period. Thread used is double thickness 40/2 Normandy linen. Fabric is Burnley and Trowbridge medium weight linen. It is the closest to even weave linen that is densely woven enough for clothing. Red panel is Kona cotton,... Continue Reading →

East Kingdom Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Ivan_Matfeevich_Rezansky Today I am displaying an 11th-century Russian-style quiver for crossbow bolts. The piece was constructed using woodworking, leather carving, leather dying, and bronze-smithing. I built this item after purchasing a crossbow in September 2020 and needing a way to carry my bolts (which were also made by me). There is evidence... Continue Reading →

East Kingdom Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Alric_the_Younger Since the dawn of time, people have wanted to keep their posterior off of the damp wet ground. I built my own version of a simple stool found in various archaeological digs throughout time. It is a sturdy and functional piece for everyday life. Full Documentation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15BLzMw1a0itfJO7JZj4LjOMRt-CRHoC84HXJN1LPcvQ/edit?usp=sharing

East Kingdom Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=%C3%81str%C3%AD%C3%B0r_S%C3%A6geirsdottir The purpose of this project was to explore the construction of the Oseberg Narrow Band, using materials that I had on hand. For additional photos see full documentation at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10seKW2cXZWfaGFaqzQa3ZzBUmh-7JhPkC4ZyIJsO7T8/edit?usp=sharing In 1904, a viking ship burial mound was found in Oseberg, just outside of Tønsberg in Vestfold, Norway. Among the viking... Continue Reading →

East Kingdom Wiki: https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/index.php?title=Rafi_al-Qasid I hand sewed a linen tunic with linen Tiraz bands and used cotton thread to sew and embroider a tunic modeled after a tunic and pattern I found on the Ashmolean Museum of Oxfords Website (Ellis). My goal was to make a simple tunic that would be persona appropriate. I tried... Continue Reading →