This is her third book about the beautiful Old Norse braids in her three-book series; "Vikingeflet";1) Viking Braids
2) Viking Braids 2
3) Oldnorse Braids - in a new way
Annette Collins' books can be seen on the shelves of Viking museums in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland, as well as at authentic Viking markets and festivals in the Nordic countries.
In the book Old Norse Braids - in a new way, Annette Collin has drawn inspiration from the Bronze Age and the Viking Age.
In the book, Annette gives you step-by step guides to braiding your hair with different levels of difficulty from Easy to Medium and Difficult.
You will find inspiration for both historic braids and for moderne braids, based on Old Nordic traditions, symbols and ornaments from ancient times.
At the back of the book, I have included extra bonus pages with photos of authentic hair finds from ancient times.
In addition to a lot of exciting and fun ideas for elaborate and elegant braids, the book also gives you inspiring examples of other types of artful headdresses based on the Old Norse tradition.
The book is divided into the 3 ages of ancient Old Norse times:
Bronze Age braids - in a new way
Iron Age braids - in a new way
Viking braids - in a new way
On the historical fact pages you can read which historical sources Annette Collin used as inspiration for her Viking braids;
the over 2,000 year old “Arden Twist”, based on a discovery of hair twisted in 2 spirals on the top af the head, The hair was reddish-brown and originated from a woman from the Iron Age, found in Denmark in the municipality of Store Arden.
The fantastic discovery of Iron Age “Braided hair knot from Vingmose”, was discovered in a small bog called Vingmose in Jutland, Denmark.
Additionally, you can also read about the beautiful discovery of the "Vimose comb" on the island of Funen in Denmark; a rune decorated comb.
Have fun ❤️
Annette Collin
