lunacylover:Orkney HoodThe Orkney Hood gives a fascinating glimpse into Iron Age fashion. The herr
lunacylover:Orkney Hood The Orkney Hood gives a fascinating glimpse into Iron Age fashion. The herringbone twill weave mixes sophisticated Danish elements with simpler sections made from the brown wool of the Orkney moorit sheep. Experts think it’s a Viking garment remade by Scottish weavers; an early example of a global design being recycled locally. To read: Jacqui Wood “The Orkney Hood and an ancient re-cycled textile” [PDF] Sources: [1,2,3] -- source link