Trusted Shop List
This hobby can be expensive. To avoid frustrations, we are happy to offer buying assistance, as in what to look for when buying raw materials, jewelry, clothes, weapons. Reach out to us on Discord via the shopping channel with your questions about the suitability of products! This is especially important for weapons and armour.
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Len’s Mill
Carries a lot of mixed fiber fabrics, but sometimes has offers on 100% linen or wool (always check to make sure what you are buying- mixed fibers are to be avoided as per our authenticity standards). Several locations throughout the province.King Textiles
Large fabric retailer with 100% linen and wool fabrics based in Toronto. Offers shipping.Pure Linen Envy
100% linen fabric (135 cm wide) in many different colours and weighs. Solveig has a sample library with period-appropriate colours which are available to be looked at whenever we have an event. Online only.
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DIY patterns for shoes, boots, bags based in Quebec. "Home of the Norse" items in this shop are pure fantasy.
Selection of affordable but not necessarily the most accurate or beautiful shoes, everyday items, jewellery etc. Verification of planned purchases highly recommended!
Weapons, armor, clothing, accessories, and tents based in Russia. Yes, they still deliver despite the war.
A member of the Quebec viking group who creates belts, buckles, jewellery and accessories. Facebook or productionsvalmir@gmail.com.
Based in France.
Shoes, jewellery, and pouches based in the UK
A Spanish atelier that creates excellent, accurate jewelry replicas, also weapons, armor, clothing, accessories, and tents. Very reasonable shipping costs to Canada. Also available on Etsy.
An atelier in the US that creates many archeological accurate replicas with period and area info.
Szepczące Kruki
Lubomir’s wife Kataryna creates accurate replicas of jewellery, also weapons, leather and textile goods of high quality. Based in Poland.Rob and Jody, our very own group members, carving all kinds of treasures from bone, antler and horns. You can find them at many of our events or reach out to them on Facebook and Instagram.
Boots, belts, jewellery, accessories based in the US.
Volundr
Exquisite, accurate jewelry replicas using filigree method made in Poland. Artist can make modifications to individual items (e.g. add a pin to a pendant) upon request.Clothing, armor, weapons, jewellery based in Czech Republic.
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Blacksmith based in Scotland proficient in making period-accurate Eastern-style swords. Very long lead time.
Elbow and shin guards, good to hide under period kit, e.g., Titan Pro D3O® CE Elbow Pads and Knee Pads, Titan Race CE Elbow Pads and Knee Pads, Titan Race Titan Race Elbow Guard and Knee/Shin Guard.
Weapons, armor, clothing, accessories, and tents based in Russia. Yes, they still deliver despite the war.
Larry Saulnier
Blacksmith based in Quebec proficient in making helmets. JB can put you in contact.
Based in France.
Affordable 14 gauge helmets (higher is not appropriate), e.g., Saint Wenceslaus Cabasset,
Gjermundbu Helmet with aventail, Gustav Gambeson. Based in the US.Eastern- and Western-style swords and elbow guards, e.g., Economy Forearm/Elbow Standard Length.
Elbow and shin guards, watch for their Red Tag Tent Sales for good deals.
Clothing, armor, weapons, jewellery based in Czech Republic.