Norse-Viking Arvid Tunic in Gray

Viking shirts were a common item of clothing in the Viking Age and were worn by both men and women. Next you will know some interesting curiosities about Nordic shirts:

• Viking shirts were generally made of linen or wool, although shirts made of cotton and silk have also been found in some archaeological digs.
• Most Viking shirts were collarless and were worn with a clasp down the front to close the garment.
• Viking shirts were often decorated with embroidery or woven patterns , and men wore them under tunics and coats.
• Viking shirts were not always white, as is commonly believed. In reality, the Vikings dyed their clothing in a variety of colors, including red, blue, green, and yellow.
• Viking shirt sleeves were often tight on the arm and ended in a cuff, allowing men to fight and use weapons more easily.
• Some Viking shirts had gussets or back pleats , allowing greater mobility and comfort when walking or fighting.
• Viking shirts were worn both in everyday life and on special occasions, with some men wearing them as a sole garment without a tunic or coat over it.
• The Vikings believed that clothing had magical powers and that certain patterns and colors could provide protection against evil spirits. For this reason, Viking shirts were often decorated with magical symbols and patterns.