Hangaroc

A hangaroc was an apron-like outer garment[1] worn by women of Norse origins in the 8th, 9th and 10th centuries. In its usual form the hangaroc comprised a woollen or linen tailored tube wrapped around the body under the armpits and suspended by a pair of cloth straps that ran over the shoulders.[2] It hung down to mid-calf.[3]

A modern replica of a hangaroc

Hangarocs were usually secured by a pair of oval brooches, called "tortoise brooches", which are diagnostic of women's graves from the period.[4] Wealthier women would wear their hangaroc decorated with braided wool or embroidery.

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References
Links
  1. Lothene Experimental Archaeology, retrieved on 29 July 2009
  2. Graham-Campbell and Wilson 2001, p. 115.
  3. Wolf 2004, p. 79.
  4. Jesch 1991, p. 15.
Bibliography
  • Graham-Campbell, James and Wilson, David M. The Viking World. Frances Lincoln ltd, 2001. ISBN 978-0-7112-1800-0
  • Jesch, Professor Judith. Women in the Viking Age. Boydell Press, 1991. ISBN 978-0-85115-360-5
  • Wolf, Kirsten. Daily Life of the Vikings. Greenwood Publishing Group, 2004. ISBN 978-0-313-32269-3
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