How I built a Viking shield – a modern pagan’s first steps…
🛡️ Frankson Workshop – Round Shield Reconstruction (ca. 830–900)
This shield is not just protection — it’s a statement of belief. A handcrafted historical reconstruction, step by step. The goal: not merely to copy, but to understand and recreate the world of a 9th-century Norse warrior. The body is made of fiberboard — not ideal, but accessible and excellent for learning. Instead of linen wrapping, I used thick fabric as the covering, then hand-painted magical protective symbols onto it. The boss is made of repurposed metal. The handle and shoulder strap are crafted from leather — a union of function and period-authentic aesthetics.
This shield is more than an object.
It is a passage — from the shadow of Valhöll to the craft of mortal hands. Welcome, to those who understand this path.
