[SCA-AE] Question: Need help with Viking aesthetic.

[swally at windstream.net]

I think you may need to research the Iron Age of the Karelian Tribe/Karelian Isthmus. Much of the jewelry and perhaps clothing is going to be similar the what you would think of for Scandinavian Norse women, but this could be a good direction in your research.

Humbly,
Marsi

---- Marie Stewart <maricelt at gmail.com> wrote: 
> Hi folks.
> I'm working on something new.  And I need help with where to look for some
> information and I need help developing an 'eye' for what is right.  I'm
> taking my first foray into Viking.  Specifically,  11th century  Karelia.
> So think Eastern Viking.  But general information will help so don't hold
> back.
> 
> I'm making a dress, a very simple apron dress.  My question is with
> decoration.  I am planning to decorate the seams,  and the shoulder straps,
> and the top and the bottom openings of the dress with a simple geometric
> pattern.  (Found one from Karelia  (aka Finland)).   What I'm wondering is
> what is too much.   Or is there such a thing in Viking culture?
> 
> Resources on clothing decoration, aesthetics, textile finds  (I've looked at
> the Mammen), and such would be very helpful.
> I want to create a piece of clothing that would look appropriate for the
> time, luxurious, but appropriate.  And I don't feel that I've got the right
> balance yet.
> 
> Any help, pointing in the right directions etc.  very appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Bridgette
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