puttees harald cotton burgundy gray Materialen levende geschiedenis All fittings are made of

All fittings are made of brass

These linen trousers are based on (early) medieval originals that can be seen in illuminated manuscripts

The leather and buckle are decorated with organic motifs

approximately 2

dating to the 11th century

puttees harald cotton burgundy gray Materialen levende geschiedenis All fittings are made ofUnder the trousers Men in the Viking Age often wore puttees, also called winingas: long strips of cloth that were wrapped around the leg from knee to ankle. They protected against cold, against wear and tear of clothing during manual labor and against brush, and also gave the outfit a recognizable, well groomed appearance. Archaeological finds from the port of Haithabu show that these types of bandages were generally woven in a herringbone or twill