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.
Niddy Noddy
My Niddy Noddy is inspired by Oseberg Viking Yarn Reel C55000/171
A niddy noddy is a tool traditionally used by spinners to wind yarn into skeins (a looped coil of yarn).
Wool Combs
Wool combs were essential tools used in medieval times to process fleece into usable yarn. They were used in pairs to dehair and straighten the wool fibres, preparing them for spinning, I have also hand made the pins in my wool combs in the traditional manner.
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.
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