{"product_id":"birka-silk-handwoven-turquoise","title":"Birka Silk, Handwoven, Turquoise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant, handwoven natural silk based on a find from grave no 944 in Birka, Sweden. The pattern has not been printed - it has been created through weaving by hand, just as in the original Viking Age fabric. The pattern has also been woven to match the size of the original find. The silk shifts beautifully in color depending on the light conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse it to accentuate your clothing as lining, or through sewing on stripes, both of which were common in the Viking Age. The pieces should be no wider than 2 cm (0.8\") to keep the look authentic. You can also make an entire piece in silk, which would be the mark of a truly successful individual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% handwoven natural silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Turquoise Blue and Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 100 cm (39.4 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice is per 0.5 meter (20 inches). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach bought unit is 0.5 m (20\"). Buy two units to get 1 m (40\") etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe fabric is carefully handwoven and there may be some small irregularities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommend hand washing in cold water without detergent. No dry cleaning. Let self dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk was brought back to Viking Age Scandinavia through raids or trading, and it \u003c\/span\u003eis mainly found in high status graves in Scandinavia dating to the 9th and 10th Centuries. Silk is also mentioned in sagas, where it is referred to as a sign of high social status. It is something a successful warrior, merchant or ruler would have made sure to wear. \u003cspan class=\"a\"\u003eThe largest concentration of  silk finds are in Birka, Sweden where 49 graves \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a\"\u003econtained silk. 100 fragments of different silk fabrics were also found in the single grave of Oseberg. Silk was usually worn in narrow 2 cm wide stripes, that were used for lining edges and hems, and to decorate clothing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere is a good academic report on the Viking Age silk trade:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAcacemia.edu\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grimfrost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67723449008403,"sku":"ckn1792510406341","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/7731\/7139\/files\/birka-silk-handwoven-turquoise_1.jpg?v=1792510411","url":"https:\/\/piperquickspot.shop\/products\/birka-silk-handwoven-turquoise","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}