• GUNNAR • Hand-Sewn Viking Age Tunic | Complete Haithabu Reconstruction (Fragments 57, 28a, H55A, 72, 73, 6B) | Reconstructed Hedeby Sleeve & Twelve-Panel Skirt Design | Natural Spectrum of Historical Shades Thin Twill Wool 290g/m²

MUSEUM-GRADE HAITHABU RECONSTRUCTION Archaeological Precision in Every Detail

FRAGMENT-SPECIFIC CONSTRUCTION This exceptional reconstruction draws directly from multiple authenticated Haithabu textile fragments, offering museum-quality accuracy:

Upper Construction: • Fragments 72 & 73: Precise top construction methodology • Documented oval neckline treatment • Period-accurate armhole shaping

Sleeve Construction (Fragments 57 & 28a): • Reconstructed Hedeby sleeve pattern • Archaeological evidence-based elbow reinforcement • Documented wrist split detail • Wool-on-wool construction technique

Skirt Design (Fragment H55A): • 12-panel archaeological reconstruction • 8 trapezoid panels • 4 triangular panels • Quarter-section preservation informing complete circumference

Hem Treatment: • Fragment 6B methodology • Authenticated edge finishing technique • Period-appropriate wool thread application

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES • Every seam hand-sewn using documented Viking Age techniques • Backstitching: 3-5 mm length, 2 mm spacing • Whipstitch: 3-4 mm spacing on edges • Reinforced stress points documented in fragments • Thread twist and thickness matching archaeological examples • No machine stitching used

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS • Premium thin twill wool (290 g/m²) • Historically accurate 2/2 weave structure • Archaeological weight correspondence • Represents advanced Viking Age tailoring techniques • Shows sophisticated pattern development from earlier finds • Demonstrates Hedeby's influence on garment construction

COLOR COLLECTIONS Our historically inspired color palette is divided into three distinct collections:

Natural Shades Collection: • White - Pure undyed wool • Light Gray - Natural wool tone • Dark Beige - Earth-toned neutral • Camel - Warm natural shade • Walnut Brown - Deep natural tone

Yellow and Red Shades Collection: • Honey Yellow - Warm golden tone • Camel - Rich earth shade • Orange - Vibrant warm hue • Pink - Soft rose tone • Terracotta Red - Deep earth red • Red - Rich crimson • Lavendel - Subtle purple tone

Green and Blue Shades Collection: • Light Green - Soft sage tone • Bronze Olive Green - Deep earth green • Light Blue - Sky blue shade • Petrol Blue - Deep water tone

AVAILABLE VARIATIONS Each color collection offers: • Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL • Neckline Options:

• Oval (based on Fragments 72 and 73)
• Keyhole variation • All variations feature the same museum-quality construction and archaeological accuracy

SELECTING YOUR GUNNAR TUNIC Choose your preferred options through the product selection menu: • Color collection • Specific shade • Size • Neckline style

IDEAL FOR: • Museum Collections and Exhibitions • Academic Research and Documentation • Professional Historical Interpretation • High-Level Reenactment Events • Archaeological Research Centers

Each GUNNAR tunic is individually created with museum-level attention to detail, supported by extensive archaeological documentation. This garment represents not just clothing, but a tangible connection to Viking Age craftsmanship, suitable for the most discerning institutions and researchers.

Processing Time: Due to the detailed hand-construction process, please allow 30 days for completion.

The GUNNAR tunic's design emerges from comprehensive research of Haithabu's textile archaeology (8th-11th century), with particular focus on key fragments that define its authentic construction:

Core Fragment Evidence:
• Fragments 57 & 28a: These crucial finds provide detailed evidence of the distinctive Hedeby sleeve construction, featuring unique elbow reinforcement patterns and characteristic wrist split details
• Fragments 72 & 73: Reveal precise neckline treatment and top construction methodology specific to Haithabu craftsmanship
• Fragment H55A: Preserves evidence of the sophisticated twelve-panel skirt design, a hallmark of advanced Viking Age tailoring
• Fragment 6B: Documents authentic hem treatment techniques

Construction Methodology:
Our reconstruction faithfully reproduces documented Viking Age stitching techniques:
• Precise 3-5mm stitch length for main seams
• 3-4mm whipstitch spacing for edge finishing
• Thread diameter and twist matching archaeological specimens
• Wool-on-wool construction following period evidence

Archaeological Timeline Context:
The GUNNAR's design is informed by a comprehensive study of Norse textile evolution:
• Foundation Evidence: Thorsberg finds (4th century)
• Primary Source: Haithabu fragments (8th-11th century)
• Contemporary Context: Birka textile corpus (793-972 CE)
• Development Timeline: Kragelund (11th/12th century)

This archaeological foundation is enriched by Ibn Fadlan's detailed observations from 921 CE, providing valuable contemporary documentation of Viking Age garment construction and social context.

Historical Authenticity & Research:
• Professional reenactors requiring documented archaeological accuracy
• Museum curators and collection specialists
• Academic researchers studying Viking Age textile construction
• Historical interpreters focused on Haithabu trading settlement
• Heritage centers showcasing Viking Age craftsmanship

Museum-Grade Hand Construction:
• Every stitch placed with archaeological precision (3-5mm documented length)
• Wool-on-wool thread construction matching Haithabu specimens
• Documented Viking Age backstitching for structural integrity
• Authenticated whipstitch edge treatment (3-4mm spacing)
• Zero machine stitching - complete hand construction

Archaeological Accuracy:
• Precise reproduction of Hedeby sleeve reinforcement technique
• Documented twelve-panel skirt construction methodology
• Fragment-specific neckline treatment
• Period-accurate stress point reinforcement
• Historically documented seam placement

Quality Assurance:
• Each garment individually inspected for historical accuracy
• Stitch consistency verified against archaeological standards
• Panel placement checked against Haithabu fragment evidence
• Construction techniques authenticated against period documentation
• Full archaeological reference documentation provided

This level of craftsmanship makes each GUNNAR tunic suitable for:
• Museum collection pieces
• Academic research specimens
• Professional historical interpretation
• Archaeological teaching collections
• Heritage institution displays