Shield Maiden Mobious Poncho
Handwoven wool shawl
Silver
 
Shield Maiden collection was designed to reflect the mysterious women called "Shield Maidens". Originally known from period Norse sagas and myths, these women were told of as powerful warrior, leaders and the things of legend. Recent archeology, DNA testing and delving into history; is starting to change our concept of these amazing women. Old burials once considered "teen warriors" or other abstract burials are now being reopened and studied. Our understanding of these women and the roles they played in their communities is changing from mythical to real. Living, breathing, fighting, powerful. 
 
The threads are created by combining multiple fine threads to create movement and shine within the texture of the textile of itself. The threads carry movement, shine and depth representing the Norse shields and swords used by these women warriors. 
 
These shawls are handwoven in our Abbey Floor pattern, a turned twill motif inspired by the hand laid floors of midieval abbeys and churches. As a turned twill structure these shawls are DOUBLE SIDED. They each have a light and dark face. One side features the warp threads, while the reverse features the weft threads. 
 
These exquisite handwoven shawls are crafted from vintage merino threads, mixed with 100% wool yarn, grown here on our farm and maritime milled, before being woven in our studio.
 
One size it fits a variety of body shapes, ages and totally unisex. The shawl had a variety of ways to be worn. These shawls are designed to be versatile and a working piece of your wardrobe. From vacation, to home, to work, to an evening out, these are your go to cozy choice. Our Ponchos can be work anyway that feels most comfortable to you. We suggest the 3 most popular ways; 
1 - Place over the head and let settle over the shoulders creating a V at the back of the neck. The twist in the shawl will sit mid torso while the back comes to a point. Wearing it this way covers your entire torso and arms, while leaving arms free to move, knit, drive or dine. 
2 - Place over the head with the twist on your back and the point placed centrally on the body. This covers less of your back, but covers more of the front and looks rather fancy.  The arms are left free to dine, read or accept awards.
3 - This is my  favorite way to wear my mobious shawl! Place the shawl over the head as in style 2, with the V hanging in the front. Then with a single twist, pull the shawl hanging in the back over your head. This creates a really full and cozy scarf. It's great at the rink to pull a bit up over your head, covers the front of the torso with lots of space to snuggle your cold nose down into. This option is shown by the additional photos of the "Icicle Shawl" in Navy Blue. 
 
Each of our shawl collections are created in a limited run. Usually consisting of 7, unique pieces. Each shares the same warp, which the collection is based. 
 
A functional textile and a wearable artwork, this shawl celebrates the journey from animal to yarn to finished cloth—honouring slow craft, natural fibre, and the beauty found in seasonal change.
 
Alpaca and wool have incredible benefits for both the world and your health! They are naturally warm, even when wet. Breathable and lightweight. Natural fibres don't add micro plastics into the environment and are 100% biodegradable.
 
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