Traders

Plundering could bring a quick fortune, but only peaceful trade could ensure a steady supply of the desired goods.

One of these was was Arabian silver, for which the vikings traded slaves, furs,honey, Norwegian soapstone,wax and weapons.

either these things would be made in Scandinavia or aquired by force during their long voyages.

Haithabu, one of the main European trading centers between 800 and 1066 counted about 1,000 inhabitants at it's peak.

Trade Centers

The Vikings were also recognized as successful, well traveled traders.

In the spirit of this intensive trafficing of finished goods and raw materials, we bring you several links to the traders of our time and some valuable resources to enhance your fair and re-enactment experience.




	The Viking Answer Lady http://www.vikinganswerlady.com/index.shtml The Viking Answer Lady was chosen as best "Vikings" site on the Web in the April 2000 issue of the net, the UK's biggest Internet magazine. I think that's a pretty good endorsment. Her site is usually my first stop whenever I'm looking for something about Vikings. Bookmark this site!

	Viking Resources for the Re-enactor http://www.cs.vassar.edu/~capriest/vikresource.html#foods Excellent SCA site that includes links for a simple Viking hat and a page on historical tunic construction. Also includes sections with links on; Textiles Cooking and Foodstuffs Physical Culture Wordfame: SCA Display and Ceremony

	The Costumer's Manifesto http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/costhistpage.htm This is a very long page of links-both informational and stuff to buy. No real Viking specific links, but lots period information-check out the books that they feature all over the site.

	Raymond's Quiet Press http://www.quietpress.com/index.html Raymond's Quiet Press is a provider to living history and historical reenactment groups of Roman, Saxon, Viking, Celtic, and Medieval jewelry brooches, pennanullars, cloak clasps, belt buckles, stiffeners, and tips, thor's hammers, pendants, hip belts, helm brasses and drinking horns. Lots of great stuff at very good prices!

	Calontir Trim http://www.calontirtrim.com/ Calontir Trim stocks a wide variety of fabric trims, from simple cotton weaves, to elaborate byzantine borders. Good selection, quick shipping, reasonable pricing!

	Boots by Bohemond http://www.highfiber.com/~bohemond/index.html Handmade leather boots & shoes as well as pouches and drinking horns. All to SCA historical standards. Prices start at about $85 for the Viking boot to over $200 for custom boots.

Trade Centers

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