Set of Bone Tablets for Card Weaving, 3.5 x 3.5 cm - Outlet

Set of Bone Tablets for Card Weaving, 3.5 x 3.5 cm

Create Your Own Viking Braid

Tablet weaving, also known as card weaving, is an ancient technique that allows you to create incredibly strong and intricately patterned textiles. The principle involves threading warp threads through the four holes in each tablet. By turning individual tablets or the entire pack together, you change the position of the threads, thus creating the desired pattern. It's a skill you can master with a little patience, allowing you to craft the perfect accessory for your historical costume.

An Ancient Technique at Your Fingertips

Tablet weaving is a technique known since the Iron Age and was widely used across cultures, including by the Vikings. Archaeological finds, such as the magnificently preserved bands from the Oseberg ship burial, demonstrate how masterfully they commanded this technique. They used it to produce strong belts, straps for bags, and decorative trims for garments. These bone tablets are faithful replicas of the tools a Viking woman (or man) would have used in their workshop.

Specifications

Caring for a Natural Material

Bone is a durable but natural material. To ensure your tablets last a long time, keep them dry and do not expose them to extreme moisture or high temperatures. A dry or slightly damp cloth is sufficient for cleaning. On no account should you put them in the dishwasher. To refresh the shine, you can rub them with beeswax from time to time.

Please Note: As this is a handmade product from natural material, each piece is an original. Minor variations in colour, bone grain, or exact dimensions may occur.