Jump to content
Edvin

A Couple Of 10Th Century Magyar-Style Tarsolys.

Recommended Posts

I usually spend my days making knifes and sheaths but some time I get an order for a tarsoly.

A tarsoly is a kind of small bag or satchel worn by 9-10th century Magyar warriors. It was attached to a richly decorated belt together with sabre, bow and bow case.

The tarsoly is usually decorated with metal fittings and expensive cloth. There is several of these bags found in a Scandinavian viking age context, probably imported as signs of wealth and/or as gifts from merchants involved in trade.

Here is a original finding from about 900 BC here in Sweden.

http://mis.historisk....asp?fid=107042

I have made a couple of these for customers, hope you like them!

Audhumbla%20(49)%20(Large).jpg

Audhumbla%20(50)%20(Large).jpg

Audhumbla%20(51)%20(Large).jpg

Audhumbla%20(52)%20(Large).jpg

Audhumbla%20(54)%20(Large).jpg

Audhumbla (61) (Large).jpg

I hope you like them!

Edited by Edvin

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That is unfortunately!

It must have been some difficulties with my Google Sites preferences, I can't seem to edit my first post. I hope these show up:

Audhumbla%20%2849%29%20%28Large%29.jpg

Audhumbla%20%2850%29%20%28Large%29.jpg

Audhumbla%20%2852%29%20%28Large%29.jpg

Audhumbla%20%2854%29%20%28Large%29.jpg

Audhumbla%20%2861%29%20%28Large%29.jpg

Edited by Edvin

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Those are beautiful, Cheryl

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow, really nice! What about the (brass?) frontpiece of the last one. Did you make it yourself or did you order it somewhere?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Great work! and thanks for the link- I was able to do a general search for 'leather' (thank you google translate) and, well, that was a few hours ago!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

vakkert!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Extremely nice!!!!!! You have some good sources for beautiful attachments as well. I know they will make many folks envious and will want to know where you purchased all of the decorative items.

Thank you for sharing your work with us.

God Bless.

Ray

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Wow, really nice! What about the (brass?) frontpiece of the last one. Did you make it yourself or did you order it somewhere?

The tarsoly plate is made by a fantastic polish craftsman and sent to me by the customer. I'm guessing I wouldn't see the light of day for a couple of years if I wanted to get as good as him. :)

Some of the other fittings are made by me and some are bought from different places.

I'm glad you liked them!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good to see you again Edvin. Some beautiful work in those bags, and great attention to detail. Are you still handstiching all of your work?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for the answer. I might ask you someday for a contact to that man ;)

Still awesome work!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Good to see you again Edvin. Some beautiful work in those bags, and great attention to detail. Are you still handstiching all of your work?

Thanks ! Glad you like them!

Yes, all handstitched. I didn't quite get my Singer 45K25 to work okay and I've been busy with just a spare hour here and there.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

That is some beautiful craftsmanship.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

here is another piece I just finished.

10th century Magyar-style tarsoly. Dyed full grain vegetable tanned leather with simple incised pattern and a center locking mount. The lid is covered with silk and bronze mounts and the inside of the bag is lined with 80 year old handwoven linen. The edges are covered with natural coloured, hand tanned seal leather.

I hope you like it!

P1030612%2B(Large).JPG

P1030615%2B(Large).JPG

P1030620%2B(Large).JPG

P1030628%2B(Large).JPG


I made this for a customer in the US, here is the completed kit.

Tarsoly, belt and knife all in the same style.

P1030637%2B(Large).JPG

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Those are just awesome. Excellent craftsmanship! Just beautiful.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

One of the coolest things I've seen!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.


×
×
  • Create New...