HolmgardTrading

Handcrafted Medieval Goods

Frederick, Maryland

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Announcement I'm working on getting orders made and shipped as quickly as possible; my workshop is at the mercy of the weather and outside temperatures, which can slow things down a bit in winter. Thanks for your understanding!

My shop is a one-man operation, from manufacture through shipping. Thanks for your support!

I normally ship on Mondays and Thursdays. Most items go via USPS First Class; other options can be discussed. All items have tracking.

Due to recent law changes, I am unable at present to ship to Germany.

Fine handcrafted items for medieval re-enactors and history buffs! Ale bowls, mead cups, and wine goblets. Feast gear. Garb accessories. Jewelry. Almost all based on medieval finds. Stop by often as I create and add new things!

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Last updated on Feb 11, 2024

I'm working on getting orders made and shipped as quickly as possible; my workshop is at the mercy of the weather and outside temperatures, which can slow things down a bit in winter. Thanks for your understanding!

My shop is a one-man operation, from manufacture through shipping. Thanks for your support!

I normally ship on Mondays and Thursdays. Most items go via USPS First Class; other options can be discussed. All items have tracking.

Due to recent law changes, I am unable at present to ship to Germany.

Fine handcrafted items for medieval re-enactors and history buffs! Ale bowls, mead cups, and wine goblets. Feast gear. Garb accessories. Jewelry. Almost all based on medieval finds. Stop by often as I create and add new things!

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Medieval Wood 5
Modern Finish Wood 7
Games and Pastimes 3

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Tejedora on Mar 14, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

It is very beautiful, thanks.

Nostepinne, Hand-turned Wooden Yarn Ball Winder, Walnut Wood

Nostepinne, Hand-turned Wooden Yarn Ball Winder, Walnut Wood
Mallory on Mar 14, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful and functional! Works perfectly. Relaxing and nice way to wind yarn.

Nostepinne, Hand-turned Wooden Yarn Ball Winder, Walnut Wood

Nostepinne, Hand-turned Wooden Yarn Ball Winder, Walnut Wood
J.T. on Apr 30, 2024

4 out of 5 stars

It is a good mead cup

White Oak Mead Cups, Lathe turned Viking-style cups, Wiped Urushi Lacquer Finish

White Oak Mead Cups, Lathe turned Viking-style cups, Wiped Urushi Lacquer Finish
Tracy on Apr 28, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

The needle arrived on time and in perfect condition. The needle will be perfect for my needs.

Bone Nalbinding Needle

Bone Nalbinding Needle
Laura on Apr 24, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Came quickly, exactly what I was looking for since I want to start needlebinding.

Bone Nalbinding Needle

Bone Nalbinding Needle
Abe on Apr 23, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Love them. I like the size variety and the craftsmanship is on point. 😉 Thanks!

Bone Nalbinding Needle Sets

Bone Nalbinding Needle Sets
jasonkrigbaum on Apr 22, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

I am very pleased with my purchase.

Bone Nalbinding Needle

Bone Nalbinding Needle
jasonkrigbaum on Apr 22, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Iam very pleased with my purchase.

Small Bone Nalbinding Needle

Small Bone Nalbinding Needle
amynicole on Apr 21, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

This is a beautiful tool that I can’t wait to use. The wood is very smooth!

Nostepinne, Hand-turned Wooden Yarn Ball Winder, Cherry Wood

Nostepinne, Hand-turned Wooden Yarn Ball Winder, Cherry Wood
Suzanne on Apr 19, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

This is a lovely handmade fiber tool that can be slipped in my tiny spinning basket and taken anywhere. It is a pleasure to use.

Bone Nalbinding Needle

Bone Nalbinding Needle

About HolmgardTrading

Sales 2,276

On Etsy since 2015

This is the "heart" of the shop, where bowls, cups, and plates get turned.

The small things that give history its "punch".

I started Holmgard Trading in 2016, after falling down a rabbit-hole in my "main" hobby, homebrewing. Being an avid medieval re-enactor in the SCA, I was studying the history of beer and other beverages, and noticed that very few people were taking their drinks in a fashion authentic to their period. I saw a few drinking horns being passed, and several ceramic vessels, but little in the way of turned wooden cups or bowls, to say nothing of plates and such.

A little research in archaeological reports, and a few weekends on the lathe, and I found myself with more drinking bowls than I could use--and I was running out of shelf space! I had received a few requests for cups in person, but felt that a wider audience would better appreciate them.

I have since moved on to include other small items--hand-carved bone needles and tablet-weaving cards, leather needle-cases, nalbound hats, mantles, and cowls, and bone and antler rings. As I find the time and space to expand my line into other items, I will--so keep checking back!

"Holmgard" was the old Viking name for the Russian town of Novgorod, the hometown of my SCA persona. The brand frequently found on my woodenwares is a monogram of my persona's initials: "Mikhail of Holmgard." (It also works in Cyrillic "Mikhail of Novgorod".) Above the initials is a stalk of barley, representing my passion for brewing.

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Michael Suggs

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I've been a medievalist for as long as I can remember, and active with the SCA for over 20 years. Woodworking has been a part of my life since I was young; any time space would allow, I've loved making wooden things!

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Last updated on Apr 14, 2019

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