Known in Old Norse as vindingr, winingas or vaf-spj�rr

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.


Picture from the Tiberius calendar (right)

















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