Medieval jewelry leather chains

Viking pendant on wolf head leather necklace

The large pendant has been elaborately decorated with several symbols from the Norse
Decorated with mythology and made of high-quality stainless steel.

The Viking pendant combines several symbols, such as the Valknut, the Vegvisir,
the Triquetra as well as the ravens of Odins Hugin and Munin.

An 8mm braided leather strap serves as a chain, which ends with
Wolves of Odins Geri and Freki have been decorated and made of stainless steel
were manufactured. A spring ring  connects chain and pendant and serves
at the same time as a lock.

Slavic shield on leather chain with Midgard snake heads

Unusual 8mm thick leather strap with the head of the Midgard on each end
Decorated snake.

A very large stainless steel pendant depicting a Slavic shield bearing a Kolovrat and a
Shows Sowilo Rune from the ancient Futhark. The pendant is made on both sides.

The Kolovrat is Svarog's solar symbol and the best known and most powerful
Protection symbol in Slavic mythology. Among the ancient Slavs it was the symbol of
Sun, strength, dignity, life and the eternal cycle of nature and
of the universe.

It is a symbol of temporal as well as spiritual power. The oldest Kolovrat found is well over 10,000 years old and was found in Ukraine. The ancient Slavs mostly wore the Kolovrat around their necks, on their clothes or as a bracelet, as well as on their shields and war flags.

Mjolnir on stainless steel wolf head chain

The most well-known symbol of Norse mythology is undoubtedly Thor's magical weapon, the Mjolnir. The Warhammer is capable of summoning lightning and thunder and always returns to its owner.

Because of this quality, the thunder god, which is why he is also called Donar, is able to
fulfilling his task of protecting Asgard and Midgard. Many stories and legends are entwined around this magical weapon, as well as in its importance,
to protect its bearer and to increase its virtues.

It is also considered a symbol of fertility, which is why it was mainly worn by women in the past and why it is also often placed symbolically in their laps on the day of marriage; was laid. In medieval representations, the Mjölnir quickly became a "must have".

A 6mm solid leather chain serves as the chain, which has been decorated with stainless steel wolf heads at the ends. A spring ring  connects chain and Mjölnir and serves as a lock at the same time.

Stainless steel Thor's hammer on a wolfskin chain

This stainless steel thor hammer scores with its simple,
but solid texture. Thorhammer like to be
given away to friends and are said to bring harm to the wearer
protect.

It is also a symbol of fertility which is why it used to be
times was mostly worn by women. Today he is one of the
most popular pendants in medieval jewelry and is
thus a "must have"

A 6mm solid leather chain is used as a chain, which ends with
Stainless steel wolf heads. A spring ring  connects
chain and Mjölnir and doubles as a clasp.
serves.

Munin's memory of leather chain

Odin, the father of gods, has two ravens who fly out every day and all information collect
about what is happening in the world and report to the All-Father. This means he's always
over every process in the picture and can react to it.

The raven Hugin stands for every thought. Munin represents memory. Together they form
a unit that helps Odin gain further wisdom as well to receive the one already acquired.

With this stainless steel pendant, Munin was specially chosen to strengthen the gift of being
on to be able to remember what has already been learned and revealed at any time.
Connected is the pendant with the leather chain through a spring ring, which also serves as
a clasp.
 

Odin's ravens and wolves on leather chains

White wolf leather necklace with Vegvisir / Aegishjalmur

A leather chain decorated at the ends with wolf heads made of stainless steel. The wolf heads serve along with the Ring not only as a suspension for the pendant, but also as a clasp at the same time.

The pendant can be worn on both sides and represents the Icelandic magical galdrastafire Vegvisir and Aegishjalmur These magical symbols are surrounded by the runes of the ancient Futhark. The Aegishjalmur is intended to make the wearer imperceptible to the eyes of the enemy.

Wearing the helmet of the awe (another common name for the symbol) was banned even after Christianization and with death fined. The Vegvisir, also known as the Viking compass, means that the wearer can find his way in one Storms or in an unfamiliar area will always find your way home safely and thus be understood as a guide can.

The wolf heads of the chain, as well as the pendant itself, are made of solid stainless steel.

Wolf leather necklace with a Vegvisir / Aegishjalmur

Leather necklace Odin's ravens

The braided white leather chain was made with stainless steel ends. A representation of the faithful companion of Odin, his ravens Hugin (the thought) and Munin (the memory).

Next became the Pendants with other symbols from Nordic mythology such as the Valknut, the Triquetra dem Aegishjalmur and a runic script from ancient Futhark. Every day the father of gods Odin / Wotan sends his faithful ravens out in the morning to find out about all events to be informed on Midgard.

The ravens are probably the most famous animals in Norse mythology and are very popular as jewelry in various representations.

Fenris leather chain

Braided leather chain that has been upgraded with stainless steel ends. A representation of the Fenris wolf made in the Jelling style was chosen as a pendant.

In itself, the real name of the wolf is Fenrir. He is the first-born son of the Nordic Asen god Loki and the giantess Angrboda. His direct siblings also include the underworld goddess Hel and the Midgard snake Jörmungandr. Since the gods feared the wolf Fenrir, they put on him the fetter made by the dwarves.

During this action, the god of war Tyr, who looked after the wolf, lost his hand, which he had placed in the wolf's jaws as a sign of confidence and when he noticed the deception, he severed it from the arm of the god with a firm bite. According to a prophecy of a seer, the wolf at Ragnarok of the Twilight of the Gods will fight against the god father Odin himself and devour him.

The pendant can be worn on both sides.
 

Odin's wolves leather necklace

One of the loyal companions of Odin (Wotan) was a pair of wolves, named Geri and Freki (the greedy and the voracious) heard.

In Norse mythology it is said that Odin in his great hall Valhall feeds the wolf couple with all the food that is served to them while he is himself only consumes wine.

Both are mentioned in the Poetic Edda, a collection of epic ones Poems compiled from much older sources.

There it says: Geri and Freki etches the famous, proud warrior god; but the one who shines with weapons lives only from wine Odin forever.

Viking dragon boat leather chain

The success of the Vikings, which shaped a whole period of time, was due, among other things, to their shipbuilding skills to lead back. Their unique dragon boats were so perfectly thought out that they weren't just extreme were quick, but also caused fear in their enemies by their appearance.

With these, They could also use ocean-going ships to travel to distant foreign countries via new sea routes touring. Since their arrival was mostly associated with violence and looting, the seafarers spread Fear and horror all over Europe, in parts of North Africa, and even as far as America.

Through the The combination of rudder power and large striking sails made it the fastest Viking boats to almost 40 kilometers per hour. They were even there through the use of so-called sun stones able to measure the position of the sun even when it is cloudy or at dusk to orientate yourself on it.

The most important building types of the Viking ships were those as warships used longships and the so-called Knorr, which was built wider and higher and thus than Transport ship for goods was used.

Odin leather necklace

Odin, also known as Wotan in South Germanic, is the highest of the Nordic gods, which is why he is is also called the Father of Gods or Allfather. At the same time he is also god of war and death. Further he also functions as the god of poetry, ecstasy and magic.

The most famous of his sons, is the firstborn Thor (Donar). His wife is the goddess Frigg (Frigga) who is his other sons Balder, Hermod, Hödur and Bragi were born. Another son he had from the giantess Grid was Vidar, who later to Ragnarok to avenge his death by the wolf Fenrir. Together with his brothers Villi and Ve created the first human couple, Askr and Embla, from a piece of wood that was washed up by the sea. The ravens Hugin and Munin (thought and memory) are among his constant companions always keep up to date with all information from his realm, which is why he also added the name Raven god wears.

Furthermore he also had 2 wolves around him named Geri and Freki (the greedy and the voracious) carry. His warhorse Sleipnir also stands intrepid, which is a present his blood brother Loki was loyal to his side in all his battles. In his homeland, Asgard, he owns two Palaces, Walaskialf and Gladsheim. In the latter there is also the great hall Valhall, where he is with his warriors whom Einherjer is preparing for the final battle at Ragnarök.

Midgard snake leather chain

The Midgard Serpent, her real name is Jörmungandr, is one of the three children of Loki and the Giantess Angrboda. Thus she is the sister of the goddess Hel and the giant wolf Fenrir.

By a Prophecy (Völuspá), which predicts that it will be decisive for the annihilation of the Germanic gods contributes to Ragnarök, she did not grow up with the Frost Giants, but was unceremoniously taken by Odin thrown into the surrounding Sea of ​​Midgard.

Jörmungard grew up fast and became so huge that it spanned the whole world and, due to its heavy weight, sang it to the sea floor. Everyone her breaths are so great that they cause ebb and flow.

The god Thor tried the serpent by attaching a large ox head to a fishing hook and with it Jörmungandr attracted. but just where he came to the last decisive point with his war hammer Mjölnir When the blow started, the giant Hymir, who accompanied him, cut the fishing line and the snake out of fear escaped.

At Ragnarök they will face each other again, which will be fatal for both of them.

Ragnarök wolf leather chain

Fancy supporter of the fight between Odin and Fenrir
to Ragnarök, on a leather chain that ends with
Stainless steel wolf heads

Thick wolf leather chain with rune raven

Detailed rune raven on a thick leather chain, with
Stainless steel wolf heads decorated.

Wolf leather necklace Eikthyrnir

Wolf leather chain Vegvisir

Finely designed vegvisir made of stainless steel
on a fine leather strap, which at the ends
ends with a stainless steel wolf head.

Wolf leather chain Thor's hammer