Viking Clothing

The Vikings frequently crafted their clothing from wool, a material which helped to protect them from fierce winters and could be hand-crafted with relative ease.

Viking men often wore long clothes such as tunics and trousers, which were held up by a belt or sash. Constant exposure to the cold weather necessitated the need for fur-trimmed cloaks and long-sleeved jerkins in addition to necessary Viking clothes.

Many Viking cloaks fastened at the shoulder with a brooch or a pin. For foot protection, Viking warriors often wore leather boots. Viking women had similar clothing to men, often substituting a long shift with a Norse overdress in place of a tunic. Women also wore cloaks, shawls, and head kerchiefs.

Here at Medieval Collectibles, we carry an excellent assortment of Norse and Viking age clothing like rus pants, dresses, tunics, shirts, and shoes. All of these clothes and more are great to wear as costumes for Renaissance fairs, LARP reenactments, and even stage productions.

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