| Title | 600 CE Norse Klappenrock over Tunic |
| Entry # | GGB2021.0005 |
| Alternate Names | Klappenrock, warriors coat, Viking coat |
| Year | 600 CE |
| Time range | 600 – 900 CE |
| Era | Early medieval |
| Gender | Male |
| region | Northern Europe |
| Countries/cultures | Norse, Viking |
| Maker | Vincent De Vere, Kristine nic Tallieur |
| Difficulty | 2 |
| Confidence | Image examples/ fragmentary evidence |
Intro:
A tunic and an outer layer coat associated with Norse cultures. The front panels cross over each other and the coat is held closed with a belt. Often trimmed with tablet woven trim and possibly fur.
Description:
Wool coat lined with linen decorated with a tablet woven band. The coat is shown over a Bocksten style tunic and under tunic. Often associated with fragments found in Haithabu
Inspiration Images
Common Materials
- Fabrics:
- Wool 2/2 twill
- cross twill
- diamond twill
- herringbone twill
- wool that could be lined with will or linen.
- Ornamentation:
- Tablet woven trim in wool, linen, or silk. Possibly brocaded with metal.
- Embroidery
Effective Substitutions
- Fabrics:
- Wool blends
- linen blends
- Ornamentation:
- Appropriately patterned commercially woven trim
- Inkle-woven Trim
- Tablet woven trim
- Cotton or poly thread
Ensemble Components
- Birka style coat
- Bocksten cut tunic
- Bocksten cut under tunic
- Pants
- Shoes
Accessories
- Belt
- pouch
- Simple Hat
- leg wraps
Source/Links
https://sites.google.com/site/archoevidence/home/viking-clothing-guides
| Version | 2 |
| date | 2/21/2021 |
| Source of Period Pic | Sutton Hoo Helm decoration, British museum |
| Model | |
| Photographer | Vincent De Vere |
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