Viking Strap Dress / Apron Dress Hilja with Embroidery Blue or Red 1280022140

Essentially, these overgarments were characterized by their straps and simple hose shape. Such dresses were available with slits, with so-called geren (fabric wedges), with pleats and as variants, which overlapped at the front center. The hemon ended at calf level. The Viking Age strap dress (also known as a skirt)

The kilt ( smokkr) had two distinct functions. While the plain variant was worn as an apron to protect the garment, the decorated variant was more of a status symbol and was provided with borders, embroidery, chains and bowl fibulae. This form of clothing is historically documented by finds from Haithabu and depictions from Birka.
Our slip dress is made of solid canvas (100% cotton) and therefore very
The hem is robust. It has a loose fit and is grooved at the sides. The hem, strap and neckline contrast in colour. The embroidery on the chest is in the Jelling style (also Jellinge style) and depicts two dragons or snake creatures. The motif dates back to the 10th century and can be found on the silver cup of the Danish king Gorm. The decorative stitching on the hem and neckline consists of witcher stitches. This type of stitch was already known in the early Middle Ages and was particularly popular on helties. For a harmonious Nordic costume, we recommend a simple Viking dress/underdress, a

narrow leather belt, tin or bowl fibula and a leather pouch.

Details: - Available sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL - Colour: red/petrol (also available: blue/mustard yellow) - Material: 100% cotton - Total length: approx. 125 cm (measured from the highest point of the shoulder) - Care instructions: Machine wash at 40°C, gentle cycle, do not tumble dry

How to find the right size:
To determine your dress size based on your body measurements, measure horizontally at the strongest point. For dresses, please refer to your chest circumference.
If you are between two sizes, we recommend choosing the larger size.
Convenience additions are included in the cut. Please note:
Here only

sell the overdress! The long-sleeved dress, tin cans and other accessories are available separately in our online store.