31/07/2026
VARARFELDR EXHIBITION at the The Old Mill, Killin
August 14th to November 1st
ararfeldir were the shaggy, Viking-era “trade cloaks” worn by warriors, shepherds and kings alike in early Medieval Northern Europe.
This remarkable exhibition tracks the iconic garment’s history, from its ancient roots to its Irish counterparts to its ubiquitous status in Viking-era Scandinavia and beyond.
The exhibition is a collaboration between heritage weaver Sarah Rosenthal-Almirall and Old Norse scholar and author Alicia Anne Adams. It focuses on Sarah’s painstakingly handwoven recreations of seven historical cloaks, reworked from textile fragments found in archaeological sites across Iceland, Norway, Scotland, Estonia, and the Isle of Man.
Alicia has meanwhile delved into the historical laws and legends regarding vararfeldir, giving information on how the cloaks were made, traded and regarded in the Viking age. Guests will also enjoy a series of Alicia’s short stories, touching on the people who wove, traded and wore these remarkable cloaks, from weavers to warriors to legendary rulers.
Find out more about the Vararfeldr Exhibition visit: https://www.ardbeagcrafts.com/vararfeldr
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