Gallery of Products made for IMC 2025 at University of Leeds
I have been starting on a display for The IMC (International Medieval Congress) 2025 at University of Leeds where I will be in attendance on 9th and 10th July 2025. Some of the new items of interest I have created from English Oak, Ash and Beech timber, as follows
Nostepinnes
Collection of 'nostepinne' (also known as a nostepinde or nøstepinde), is a traditional tool used for winding yarn into a center-pull ball, also called a "cake". It's a portable, handheld winder that allows for easy removal of the yarn from the center of the ball, providing consistent tension during use of yarn.
Spindle Sticks and Whorls
A whorl is a small, circular weight with a central hole, used on a drop spindle stick to help twist fibres into yarn. The whorl's weight provides momentum for the spindle, making the spinning process more efficient.
Handles inspired by Haithabu Bag Handle for a shoulder bag
A Haithabu bag handle is a wooden handle that was used in the construction of bags during the Viking Age, particularly those found in the trading settlement of Haithabu (also known as Hedeby).
Oak Trencher
A medieval trencher was a type of tableware, originally a slice of stale bread, used as a plate. It served as a base for food, and after the meal, it could be eaten, given to the poor, or fed to animals. Later, trenchers evolved into small plates such as these.
Carved Medieval Platter
Tabula Wax Tablet - awaiting beeswax fill
In the style of the Sigtuna 11th Century find, excavated from the Professorn 1 site, is a notable example of early writing media in Scandinavia. It consisted of a wooden frame, with a recess filled with beeswax. A stylus (a pointed instrument) would be used to scratch letters into the wax, and the wax could be smoothed out and reused. My example here is awaiting it's beeswax fill.
Mary Rose Candle Holder
A candle holder created in the style of the Mary Rose find.
A selection of larger medieval style bowls.
A selection of smaller medieval style bowls.
These are pictures of a ‘Hackle’ I have made at the request of a Scottish Wool Artist/Weaver. In medieval wool processing, a hackle (or comb) was used to prepare fleece by straightening fibres and removing debris before spinning. The term "hackle" in a medieval context often refers to these combs, as opposed to a more generalized "carding" tool or the rigid heddle used in looms.
The metal tines are designed to separate and align wool or other fibres. By repeatedly pulling fibre through the combs, you can straighten it, remove tangles, and prepare it for spinning into yarn. The clamps on the side secure the tool to a table so it stays steady during use.
The block with a slot is H&S to cover the tines to prevent injury when not in use.
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