Överhogdal Sweatshirt
$81.00
Worldwide Shipping
● Production time 4-7 business days
● Estimated delivery 2-3 weeks
Product Information
95% Cotton, 5% Elastane
Slimfit - Size one up for comfortable fit and size up two for loose fit
Mediumweight - best for cooler summer evenings or on other seasons
Design doesn't fade, crack or peel
The story & symbolism
The design is based on the Överhogdal Tapestry, which was found in Sweden. On it are depicted many animals, symbols, people and beautiful patterns. First it was believed to date to the medieval times, but on further research it was evident that this is much, much older - likely from the Viking age or perhaps even before that. Thus it was agreed that the great symbol in the center depicts the tree Yggdrasil, from which the god Odin hanged himself to learn the runes.
It is also notable that on this design are animals with 8 feet. Possibly Sleipnir? Or perhaps depicting animals running fast, and where Sleipnir got his likeness from too. There are also temples or some kind of buildings on these and ships - therefore it is believed the depict the arriving of Ragnarök. In my opinion it symbolises some kind of great movement, either a migration - as we know around the viking age was also the migration period. And one of the possible causes for the viking age was that the people started moving out from Scandinavia, the reasons are unknown - perhaps this depicts this period, as it dates to roughly the same period.
It is also notable that on this design are animals with 8 feet. Possibly Sleipnir? Or perhaps depicting animals running fast, and where Sleipnir got his likeness from too. There are also temples or some kind of buildings on these and ships - therefore it is believed the depict the arriving of Ragnarök. In my opinion it symbolises some kind of great movement, either a migration - as we know around the viking age was also the migration period. And one of the possible causes for the viking age was that the people started moving out from Scandinavia, the reasons are unknown - perhaps this depicts this period, as it dates to roughly the same period.
YGGDRASIL
The symbol for Yggdrasil, it is shown almost extruding from an animals head - this could symbolize some animal at the depths of Yggdrasil, but I believe its just a question of perspective. I believe the animal is just in front of Yggdrasil. On the top of the tree we can see a bird, and we have literary evidence of a bird on top of Yggdrasil as well - named Víðópnir.
OTHER TREE
There is notably another symbol on this as well - that is very similar. It varies a little bit but also features a bird on top. My own interpretation is that this is also Yggdrasil but from futher away. So the rows on the tapestry are as if zooming out and showing that the whole land is filled with people and animals moving in one direction. Here you can also see an animal with 8 legs which I believe is Sleipnir.
ANIMALS AND OTHER
On the rest of the design are very interesting different animals - birds, horses, deers and so on. Also you can see what seems to be a gaming board for the 'viking chess' known as Hnefatafl. And you might have noticed it - another horse with 8 legs with two people on it. There is the story of Hadingus riding with Odin on a horse thats likely Sleipnir, this story comes from Gesta Danorum by Saxo Grammaticus. The other story that would've applied is when Hermod went to get his brother Baldr from Hel - he rode there on Sleipnir, but he did not return with Baldr. So this could be the story that has reached us through Saxo or it is a story that has not made its way to us yet. It can be lost to time, or it can be hiding somewhere, waiting to be found again.
Överhogdal Sweatshirt
$81.00
Worldwide Shipping
● Production time 4-7 business days
● Estimated delivery 2-3 weeks
Size Chart
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Upperbody
Lowebody
Where to measure on upper- and lowerbody. W stands for width or waist and H for height, check below for a more detailed guide on how to measure
| Size | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2xs |
47 cm
|
66.5 cm
|
| xs |
49 cm
|
66.5 cm
|
| s |
51 cm
|
68 cm
|
| m |
53 cm
|
70 cm
|
| l |
57.5 cm
|
71.5 cm
|
| xl |
61.3 cm
|
73 cm
|
| 2xl |
65.5 cm
|
74 cm
|
| 3xl |
68.5 cm
|
75 cm
|
| 4xl |
72 cm
|
79 cm
|
| 5xl |
76 cm
|
81.5 cm
|
| 6xl |
80.5 cm
|
84.5 cm
|
How to measure
Items are measured by being laid flat on the ground, not by circumference. If you have any items that fit you well, lay them on the ground and measure them to get the best fit
Here's a small video I made for the sweatshirt, pants, hoodies - the same applies for all the other apparel items as well
Here's a small video I made for the sweatshirt, pants, hoodies - the same applies for all the other apparel items as well
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