Viking Posament Bracelet Class

Viking "Josephine Knot" Posament Bracelet

 

Viking “Josephine Knot” Posament Bracelet

Some of the most fascinating objects demonstrating medieval man’s craftsmanship have come from Viking burials of the 9th and 10th centuries in Sweden. The term “posament” refers to a method of knotting and braiding wire into ornaments used to decorate textiles.  In this class students will practice the art of posament using nylon cords to perfect either a “Josephine” or triangular series of braided knots. We will then construct a length of knots using pewter coiled thread (96% tin + 4% silver) and sew the finished braid to a softened leather strip to create a bracelet.  A pewter button finishes off the bracelet.

Josephine knot practice with nylon cord

 

Josephine knot practice with nylon cord

Finished Viking Posament Bracelets

 

Finished Viking Posament Bracelets

 

 

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