This is my reproduction of the woman's winter coat found in the Birka dig in Sweden (dated 9th century). I made my own pattern, drafting it directly onto the fabric after studying its construction in photos of the artifact. (It pays to know one's size!) It definitely weighs a bunch but it is very warm!
I used a thick wool twill in a natural brown and lined it with blue and white striped linen to stay authentic, sewing everything by hand. This is without the fox fur trim which I haven't yet attached. I'll be getting some tablet woven trim to spruce up the hems too. I am SOOO excited to wear this come winter!
Stay tuned for new pictures as the coat progresses!
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