Essays about: "Sländtrissa"

Found 1 essay containing the word Sländtrissa.

  1. 1. Weighing the Evidence : -Determining and Contrasting the Characteristics and Functionality of Loom Weights and Spindle Whorls from the Garrison at Birka

    University essay from Arkeologiska forskningslaboratoriet

    Author : Ida Thorin; [2012]
    Keywords : Loom weight; Spindle whorl; Textile production; Birka; Birka Garrison; Vävtyngd; Sländtrissa; Textiltillverkning; Birka; Birkas garnison;

    Abstract : The focus for this study is the illumination of the function of loom weights and their purpose within the warp-weighted loom. This study deals with Iron Age loom weights excavated at Birka, within the area known as the Garrison. READ MORE