Joke of All Trades

Some of the equipment of a germanic auxiliary rebel in the 1st century. War knife is based on finds from Illerup Adal and Vimose; hex shield is based on depictions from the Trophy Tableu sculptures and other imagery (the paint is original, but appropriate in theme); helm is based on the Batavian helmet found at Gelduba. The lorica hamata was used consistently by auxilia from the 2nd century BC into the 4th century AD according to written records.

  I think there's something wrong with my loom...

  There is beauty in simplicity. "Plain weave," or tabby, is the most basic type of fabric. There is no pattern, no steps or numbers to know, no details to mind. There is only the weave and the weaver. When the world may be at its loudest, all I want to hear is the clack and clatter of the loom.

  Here's a little video of the weaving process for the diamond twill I finished the other day. I added some basic explanations for those interested in understanding how it works and what the process is like. Enjoy!