Öjbro Vantfabrik 100% Merino Wool Suede Palm Mittens
futhark suede palm mitten
Suede Palm Futhark Merino Wool Mittens by Öjbro Vantfabrik
Stay comfortable with these superbly knit mittens with suede palm that are unrivaled in beauty and symbolism. Combining the rich traditions of Scandinavian knitting and folk art, Swedish designer Ase Öjbro creates patterns that tell a fascinating story about the rustic charms of Nordic life and history.
Beyond their looks, our customers rave about their superior warmth with a very thick four layer construction and an outer layer of super soft merino wool.
Size Guide - available in Small, Medium, or Large
See more product features, the story behind the design, and additional photos below.
$99.95
- 0.5 lb
- Available
- Ships within 2-4 business days
The Futhark Design Story
The Viking Age runic alphabet, known as the futhark, were used from Greenland in the west to Russia in the east. The runic inscriptions are the oldest preserved original documents and are an important link to ancient times. Although runes were initially found throughout the Germanic language area, it was in Scandinavia that they spread the widest and were used for the longest time. During the period from around 500–700AD, the Scandinavian language changed dramatically, which also created a need for modifying the writing system. In the early 700’s, a new runic alphabet was created with only 16 different characters, replacing the older one. Since the new runic alphabet began to be used at around the same time throughout Scandinavia, a lot of people have suggested that it must have been the result of a deliberate writing reform, perhaps created by traders.
