kaftan gustav brown Bestek en kookgerei The enemy is almost untouchable

The enemy is almost untouchable behind their shield wall

and is fitted with a hard wooden grip covered in black leather

Czech Republic

Horns were worn on the battlefield and during the hunt

The related bec de faucon (“falcon beak”) refers to a poleaxe or specifically to the hook on the back thereof

kaftan gustav brown Bestek en kookgerei The enemy is almost untouchableAn example of a short asymmetrical kaftan was found in Haithabu. In some graves in Birka, brooches are found at hip level, which suggests kaftans were closed with a brooch or pin. The kaftan may of course also be fastened with a belt. The kaftan is crafted from a wool mixture (min. 75% wool).