A handmade historical reconstruction of a Broze Age men's cloak from Borum Eshoj in Denmark

CLOAK

BORUM ESHØJ
ca. 1350 BCE

This particular style of cloak, recognisable by it’s distinct rounded shape, appears to have been a common element of men’s dress in the Nordic Bronze Age. Variations include fulled textiles and cloaks such as that from Muldbjerg featuring a textured surface of knots and loops. Generally the cloaks appear to have two rounded ends, of which a larger radius shapes the bottom of the garment. This reconstruction is in a fulled handwoven wool.

Artwork Details

Medium: Plain weave wool

Period: Early Bronze Age, Danish Period II

Date: ca. 1500–1300 BCE

Geography: Borum Eshøj, Grave A, Århus, Denmark

Reference: Man from Borum Eshøj, Moesgaard Museum

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