A Couple Of 10Th Century Magyar-Style Tarsolys.

[Edvin]

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!

I hope you like them!

Edited September 2, 2013 by Edvin

[zoomer56]

I would like to see it but no images show.

[Edvin]

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:

Edited September 2, 2013 by Edvin

[tonymcvay]

Those are extremely nice.

[DoubleC]

Those are beautiful, Cheryl

[zoomer56]

Ok . . . I can see them now. Excellent!

[Sona]

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

[holocene]

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!

[Half Goat]

vakkert!

[raysouth]

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

[Edvin]

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!

[WinterBear]

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?

[Sona]

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

Still awesome work!

[Edvin]

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.

[MountainDragon]

That is some beautiful craftsmanship.

[Edvin]

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!

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

Tarsoly, belt and knife all in the same style.

[Hi Im Joe]

Those are just awesome. Excellent craftsmanship! Just beautiful.

[MonicaJacobson]

One of the coolest things I've seen!