• Viking calf-wrapping hooks, pair
  • Viking calf-wrapping hooks, pair
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Viking calf-wrapping hooks, pair

$48.98 USD
$48.98 USD
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Highlights

These delicate leg wrap hooks are authentic replicas from the Viking Age and serve as practical and decorative accessories for historical garments.

  • Faithful reproduction of Anglo-Saxon artifacts with the characteristic cross motif
  • Easy attachment by discreetly sewing them onto the leg wraps using small integrated eyelets
  • Securely holds the leg wraps on the trouser leg just below the knee
  • High-quality material selection: classic bronze or an elegant silver-plated finish
  • Compact and historically accurate dimensions of approximately 2 x 1.5 cm per hook
  • Supplied as a matching pair, suitable for both legs
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Viking calf-wrapping hooks, pair
Viking calf-wrapping hooks, pair
Viking calf-wrapping hooks, pair

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Questions about the product Viking calf-wrapping hooks, pair

What are Viking calf-wrapping hooks used for and how are they attached to the leg?

Viking calf wrap hooks are used to fasten calf wraps (winingas) at the top, usually just below the knee. They prevent the wraps from slipping down while walking and add an authentic detail to Viking clothing. To attach them, the hooks are sewn securely to the end of the fabric strip using the integrated eyelets and then simply hooked into the fabric of the wrap layer underneath.
What material are Viking calf-wrapping hooks made of, and which historical sites served as models for their design?

The Viking calf-wrapping hooks are made of high-quality brass, which has been silver-plated or colored for a silver appearance. Historical models for the design were taken from sites such as the Viking town of Birka in Sweden and the Viking village of Chernihiv in Ukraine, where originals from the 10th century with raven motifs were discovered.
What different materials are used to make replicas of Viking calf-wrapping hooks today, and how do the sets offered differ in their design?

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What role did the motifs of the calf-wrapping hooks, such as the ravens Hugin and Munin, play in the symbolism of the Viking Age, and what do they reveal about the wearer's social status?

In the Viking Age, the ravens Huginn (Thought) and Muninn (Memory) symbolized the presence and wisdom of the god Odin, the Allfather. Since calf-wrapping hooks were functional but also visible decorative elements, such high-quality motifs indicated a high social status and the wearer's religious affiliation. Archaeological finds, such as those from the settlement of Chernigov, underscore that elaborately decorated hooks were often part of the grave goods of individuals of significant social standing.