Early Medieval Hose | Clothing Tutorial

In this video we’ll cover how to make a pair of Early Medieval hose (Norse; hosur) based on a textile fragment found at the Hedeby (Haithabu) Harbour settlement, in Viking Age Denmark. Additionally, there are some other archaeological finds of hose from the medieval period that we will take into consideration. This fragment is catalogued as piece H2 and is dated to the 9th century. We cover the debate around the fragment, how to measure your legs, dye your fabric, construction, and finishing touches. If you’d like to see more clothing tutorials for garments from the Hedeby Harbour settlement, or the Viking Age in general, visit our YouTube channel homepage to watch each playlist. Visit for more information, clothing guides & products. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:10 Hedeby Fragment 03:03 Peripheral Examples 04:50 Tools & Materials 06:50 Measurements 08:15 Dyeing Fabric 09:05 Walnut Dye 10:44 Dye Results 11:30 Cutting Fab