Birka Bag, Viking Waist Bag Made of Leather.

Treat yourself to a Birka bag, a Viking waist bag made of leather.

Birka leather bum bag, Viking bag based on an original find from Rösta, Sweden



This high-quality and beautifully crafted Viking Age bag, made of 4 mm thick leather, is reconstructed from a find in a grave in Rösta, Jämtland (Sweden, approx. 10th century). The highlight are the brass applications, which are based on the historical model and make the bag a real gem.



These types of bags are also known from finds at the Viking settlement of Birka in eastern Sweden, which is why they are often referred to as Birka bags . However, in archaeological circles their origins are believed to lie rather with the nomadic equestrian people of the Magyars (today Hungary). These fanny packs probably came from the eastern steppes to Scandinavia via trade between the 8th and 10th centuries. Typical of these Hungarian-style leather bags (also called tarsoly ) was their lyre-like shape and the elaborate metal fittings that adorned the front flap.



Due to its historical past, this impressive bag is a great addition to historical reenactment or LARP attire and is equally suitable for depicting Vikings, Magyar steppe riders, Russian, Avar or Slav warriors.



Details:

- Material: leather (approx. 4 mm thick), brass (cast)

- Height: approx. 16 cm

- Width: approx. 14 cm

- Depth: approx. 5 cm

- Weight: approx. 350 g



The above specifications may vary slightly from copy to copy.



Please note that leather is a natural product and variations in colour and/or grain are completely normal. Therefore, no two copies of this bag are the same and the images above are for exemplary purposes only.


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