A pair of handmade, hand-stitched viking winningas/puttees authentically made for highest levels of Viking reenactment and living history. HISTORICALLY ACCURATE - these are lightweight wool not inauthentic cotton!
Each of these wool leg wraps with herringbone weave is made of one piece of fabric.
Leg wraps, also known as winningas or puttees, were a staple of the Viking attire. They were wound round the leg over the trousers, from the ankle to under the knee, and were a substitute for socks. However, they were much more than a means to keep warm and were also worn to protect the legs from injury. They were used both by men and women.
Details:-
Material: 100% lightweight wool-
Measurements: 300 cm long, 10 cm (4") wide-
One size fits all-
Colours: black & white-
Care instructions: Machine wash at 30°C, gentle cycle, tumble dry on wool setting
This weave was often used, for example in Hedeby and Birka.RRP £37