“Gudrun the Wolfdottir” Viking War Corset
Leather Kidney Belt with Embossing
What does it take to lead? Do you have to be a fierce warrior, feared on the battlefield? Or is it better to be warm and flexible, listening to the needs of your people? The Wolfdottir understood both – her fire didn’t make her a tyrant, and her kindness never made her weak. She helped me understand that a great leader has balance.
This belt is a part of our Wolfdottir line of Viking items, a refresh of our usual Viking items that is both feminine and powerful. Using clean lines, natural colors and gorgeous accessories, we have designed clothing for a new character who is kind, strong, and the great leader that her people deserve. This belt is a new creation for us and is a more feminine rendition of previous Viking war belts that we have designed.
Constructed from 10 pieces of robust saddle leather, this beautiful accessory has been made with comfort in mind. We have done our very best to make sure that every seam sits flat and won’t rub so that you can get the best fit possible. The way it does up means that it is adjustable, so you’re able to let it out easily after a big meal or do it up tighter before a fight. The thinner belts are removable through slits in the side of the belt and can be used to loop other accessories over and hang things from.
This belt is completely a work of fantasy, though it is inspired by some of the wider belts that Vikings wore. We have added aspects to make it more suitable to a Viking aesthetic, such as embossed Viking knotwork around the edges and on the belts, and gorgeous cast brass 9th-century buckles. An exposed contrasting running stitch along the seams makes the shape of the belt pop and draws extra attention to the handmade aspect of the piece.
The design of this belt and all of the embossing on it are designed completely by ArmStreet. We have a passion for historical research and creating beautiful fantastical things that could have existed, and this doesn’t just stop with the clothing itself! All of the embossing designs are unique to ArmStreet and won’t be found elsewhere, though they have been inspired by Viking knotwork.
Regarding fit, there is 3cm of overlap at the front, so there is a little bit of room in size. This belt is available in fixed sizes, so please look at our size chart to determine which will be the best fit. When choosing your size, if your waist is the lower end of your size on the chart, just be aware that there will be more overlap in the middle of the belt.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Materials:
- Leather;
- Cast brass buckles.
Features:
- Cast brass buckles;
- Viking knotwork embossing;
- Feminine curved shape;
- Flat seams;
- Robust leather;
- ArmStreet exclusive;
- Fantasy design.
This item is part of the “Shieldmaiden” collection
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Guest 04 of August 2023:
Beautiful and comfortable. You can wear it all day - although I have to say it's still a relief to take it off in the evening :). It's been designed to be perfect for someone in the middle of the size range: if you're at the lower end of the range, you'll have to punch more holes, and if you're at the higher end, there will be some undecorated leather exposed in the middle (but no one will probably notice). I'm not exactly hourglass-shaped, so there is some extra room at the top and bottom of the belt. But that's fine as long as the clothes underneath are wide enough to fill it in.
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Guest 22 of April 2023:
This belt is even better quality than expected. Well worth the money! I have a short torso and was worried it wouldn't fit properly but it works perfectly.
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Katherine 01 of April 2023:I love this belt/waist cincher. I ordered brown and it is brown, but a very dark brown. I wore it around the house over a light shirt for a few hours to break it in before using it with a costume. I like that I can use the multiple straps to attach light pouches and my mug holder at the sides. It works well with dresses and a tunic/pants ensemble.
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Jhenna 14 of March 2023:
After receiving my dress(that I love) this belt was a bit of a disappointment. For the price I was expecting something of higher quality but it felt cheap and looked a little different from the one in the photos. But for me one disliked product does not an unhappy customer make and I will definitely order from the site again.
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Bethany 03 of February 2023:
Holy smokes, THIS is the kidney belt/waist cincher you’ve been looking for. It’s incredibly comfortable, and THE only such thing I can find anywhere that’s actually shaped like a femme body, instead do just a wide belt that makes bending over impossible. No stiffness, excellent moldability without looking or feeling floppy, just perfect in every single way, the design team on this one just wins every accolade. The leather belts do stretch a bit with use, but you can always add more holes with a nail. I’ll have to order a brown one too, for utterly no reason at all, because I could live in this. It goes with everything I own, and I could sleep in it.
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Ashlei 23 of December 2022:Beautiful belt can't wait to wear it to events
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Geralyn 30 of September 2022:
I have been looking for a belt like this for a very long time. It is has just enough give to feel comfortable. The embossed leather is beautiful. the belt makes me feel unique. Hats off to the workers on this.
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Ludmilla Lowery 28 of August 2022:
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for your hard work. Be safe.
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Karen 28 of March 2022:
The belt is beautiful, but way too big! I even sized it to be when I'm comfortable in it without feeling like a corset. I'm going to see if my husband can wear it. I definitely want one in my size though. Let me know when you guys are to a point where we can work through this.
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Jessica 24 of January 2022:
I just received it finally, totally worth the wait. I love this belt so much and can't wait to wear it! I got it for my Viking look for Faires/Fests but it looks so good I can wear it with "modern" clothing. Extremely high quality. I got the right size too, the sizing description is fully accurate.
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Guest 24 of January 2022:
I just received it finally, totally worth the wait. I love this belt so much and can't wait to wear it! I got it for my Viking look for Faires/Fests but it looks so good I can wear it with "modern" clothing. Extremely high quality. I got the right size too, the sizing description is fully accurate.
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Laura 29 of September 2020:
Absolutely love this belt! It is so comfortable, and the craftsmanship is outstanding! Adds a gorgeous fantasy/medieval look to any outfit! Its practical, stunning, and the quality is great!
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Stefanie 13 of May 2020:
Femininely fitted but strong enough that I used it to lug an Olegg the Mercenary Sax around renfest for eight hours without any trouble. Comfortable, functional, and beautiful.
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Jessica 20 of September 2019:
This belt is absolutely fantastic. Wonderful quality. Lots of compliments whenever I wear it
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Manon 24 of July 2019:
I just received mine, it is absolutely gorgeous and the fit is perfect! the shape also makes it surprinsigly comfortable to wear all day long and it goes very well with all of my dresses, I am very happy with it :)
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i know there a size chart,but what chart does item fall under for measurements? thanks
Hi Candice, the corset was made according to the model's personal measurements. Please send us your waist circumference so we could help you to choose the right size.
hello can this be made with stainless steal Cast buckles?.
Hello, unfortunately, it cannot be made with stainless steel buckles.
Hi! Is the Shieldmaiden war belt available in a custom order? Thanks!
Dear Carrie, this corset belt can be made in fixed sizes only, unfortunately.
I would need it by July 13.
Hi Amy, it is possible with express shipping if the order is placed today. Please leave a comment to your order with the deadline.
Do you have any of these available for immediate shipping, or do they all require the manufacturing time?
Hi Amy, this belt can be made to order. However, we can rush your order if needed. Kindly let us know when you need the belt.
So beautiful! I love the way you've designed this to fit a woman's waist. My question: is it robust enough that you could hang an "Olegg the Mercenary" sax from it? (Or am I stuck with the masculine belt if I want to do that?) Either way, this belt is a work of art.
Hi Stefanie, yes the belt is robust enough.