Here we have Kusi's blue linen tunic. Made in the style of the "Birka" tunic. Many similar tunics have been found of the general construction style.
Here we have Kusi's blue linen tunic. Made in the style of the "Birka" tunic. Many similar tunics have been found of the general construction style.
Kusi embroidered around the collar, cuffs and waist in his spare time. His time in Angleland wasn't all blood and gore.
This linen tunic and pants are made in the same "Birka" style. The pants are simple drawstring pants.
To the left is Kusi's bedroll of hemp cloth with a wool blanket within.
Laying on top is his belt made with a bone buckle and belt end.
Kusi's wicklebander (Leg wraps) are made of strips of herringbone pattern wool cloth. These help keep his legs warm and his trousers secure.
To the right is Kusi's knife he uses daily , a gift from Lodin.
To the left, are Kusi's shoes which he made of oiled leather. He made the sole out of veg-tanned leather that was considerably thicker.
To the right, is the pouch Kusi made. Often referred to a "Birka" style pouch or sometimes a tarsoly by others. Spilling out of the pouch you see a carved bone pendent, some copper scraps for trade and copper jewelry wrist bands. There is also an iron belt buckle that Kusi plans to use for his sword baldric when he gets some camp time to repair his kit.