Viking Needle Box Replica From Birka

Needle boxes were indispensable tools for Viking women, not only as practical items but also as symbols of their craft and resourcefulness. This bone needle box is inspired by an artifact from the Viking town of Birka, one of Sweden's most significant archaeological sites.

Needle boxes like this one ensured the safekeeping of valuable needles, often made of bone, iron, or bronze, during an era when such tools were precious. Attached to garments with a brass wire ring, these boxes combined practicality with elegant simplicity.

In the Viking Age, women typically carried these needle boxes on a ribbon or chain attached to their fibulae, highlighting their importance in daily life. As such, they were frequently included in Viking graves as cherished personal items.

Owning this needle box connects you to the skilled and resourceful Viking women of the past, bringing both functionality and history into your hands.