Birka Bag

Product description

This bag is a replica of a 9th century original excavated in the Viking town of Birka. Bags like this were worn by Viking and other early medievel people in North and Central Europe.

This bag is handmade of brown leather, it measures 18 x 23 cm and can be closed with a strap. The bag is decorated with motives in the art style of the Magyars, just like the original.

It is inspired on the art style of the Magyars. The Magyars were a nomadic people that invaded Europe during the 9th century AD and settled in Hungary. The eastern Vikings traded with them and presumably used their art motives in their own objects. Birka was a city where Vikings from whole Europe traded and exchanged items, like this fitting.

Product details:
Length: 18 cm
Width: 23 cm;
Depth: 5 cm;
Material: Pigskin leather;
Leather thickness: 3 mm;
Based on a historic original: Yes;
Transport weight (grams): 500 *

Maintenance & care
Just as with weaponry, you can care for your shoes and leatherware by applying a little Ballistol after cleaning. This prevents the leather from drying out.

This item is produced in limited quantities only. This means that every piece is unique. Sizes & finish may vary lightly from piece to piece.

Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.

Product details

Product details: Length: 18 cm / Width: 23 cm / Depth: 5 cm / Material: Pigskin leather / Leather thickness: 3 mm / Based on a historic original: Yes /