Known in Old Norse as vindingr, winingas or vaf-spjôrr

The wraps consistent of two long, narrow strips of cloth, typically
wool, and bright colors, which were wound around the leg and
foot in the same direction for both legs. By starting at the foot or
ankle and wrapping upwards. The strip was fastened at the top by
tucking in, no clips or fasteners are needed, but they were used
(below). Clothing hooks were found on skeletons just below the
knee so it is safe to say that these hooks were to hold up some
type of clothing, eg legwraps.

The below hooks will be available from Master Ark from Tir
Righ, An Tir and Intriguing Designs. www.masterark.com. $15



















In period the fabric would have been woven to the correct
dimensions on a small scale regular loom. The strips measure
about 3.5 inches wide and may be as long as 9 ft in length.


below
The three Magi, from 'Benedictional of St. Aethelwold',
Anglo-Saxon 971-984AD (from Willett and Cunnington 1960).