"On these..., who had the bodies of women, nature bestowed the souls of men"
Saxo Grammaticus (c. XII century)
“Eydis the Shieldmaiden” Short Tunic
Viking natural linen trimmed knee-length dress
For many years our classic “Eydis the Shieldmaiden” and “Ingrid the Hearthkeeper” tunics are among the best-sellers and it's absolutely not surprising - traditional t-shape tunic with exclusive Viking trim made to fit modern stature and produced of high-quality natural flax linen in a variety of colours. But what if your daily routine is full of climbing, jumping, riding and fighting? It's unlikely your dragon training is a success when your legs are encumbered with a full-length or ankle-length skirt. Same with climbing the tall tree to see the way home better. Or even cosplaying your favourite cartoon characters! The shortened version will come in handy in a variety of cases.
Sleeves are rather spacious at the biceps – so you are free to move your hands in any direction – and narrow at the wrist – so they won't dive into your dinner bowl. The skirt goes almost to the knee and can be adjusted in length with the help of a belt. Ancient silhouettes of northern soldiers and lady warriors' costumes did not differ much, however, we've added four extra gussets to make the skirt wider and emphasize the feminine silhouette.
Many years ago when we were just designing our line of Viking tunics a huge investigation of the historical sources was conducted to help us create the perfect set of trims that would be both unique and credible as a part of Viking character costume. Lots of patterns and ornaments our designer met in those studies resulted in amazingly balanced motifs you can now meet in Viking and Shieldmaiden collections. According to the people of Old Norse beliefs, embroidery on the clothes played an important role in protecting the wearer from evil spirits and used to be present at every opening, such as sleeves, neckline and hem. Following this tradition, the tunic has trim with historically inspired patterns all over the same places. In the shortened version of the tunic, we've used only the narrow version of the trim.
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Materials:
- 100% natural flax linen;
- Exclusive trim.
Features:
- T-shape silhouette with 4 gussets;
- Exclusive trim on the collar, sleeves and hem;
- Knee length.
This item is part of the “Shieldmaiden” collection
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P. Burton 05 of December 2024:
Great tunic. I only wish it had a wider bottom hem border like the men's version.
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Katelyn O'Brien 11 of June 2024:
Definitely want an under tunic (or "short chemise"), but it's lightweight for the summer, comfortable, and looks great for a historical or fantasy costume. Tempted to buy another in a different color.
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Luce-Gabrielle Bouchard 13 of September 2023:
The blue tunic was perfect fit on me and a friend who is lighter than me but taller. I love it and it’s easy to move in these clothes.
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Sabrina Göhlich 01 of September 2023:
The dress is really great. It fits perfectly, is comfortable and looks wonderful. Many thanks to Armstreet
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Melina 15 of February 2023:I just received mine and it is perfect! As usual the fabric has a great feel and the "burnt terracota" colour is gorgeous, I love it :)
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Catherine 04 of January 2023:
The fabric is very comfortable and lightweight. The shape of the cut gives a certain fit at the waist and ease at the bottom. It falls beautifully and the finishing touches are very nice.
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Ayla K 07 of June 2021:
HOLLY CRAP this is a BEYOND BEAUTIFUL dress! I absolutely love it and I am so glad it arrived in time for my event! For such a detailed custom sized handmade dress, and without a doubt a lot of other orders, they worked as fast as they could and made sure to reach my deadline. They did let me know I'd have to pay for express shipping to make it in time. I am forever thankful and I HIGHLY recommend their work. This dress makes me look like a viking queen, and goes perfectly with the rest of my garb. I hope to post some photos when I can. I'm so happy with this purchase.
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