
Announcement
Dear Re-enactors! Please bear in mind that all our products are made to order and we weave them as they flow in so the turnaround time is about 3-4 weeks (+ carrier's delivery period.)
Happy shopping :)
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Meg on Dec 21, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe design of this trim is really beautiful and so very well done. The skill is far more than pictures can show. Ewelina and I took an extra step to customize the length and it was spot-on for my needs and done with care. Thank you so much!
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Joel on Dec 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful colours and craftsmanship, high quality tablet woven band! It's perfect for decorating tunics, wool hats or rectangular cloaks. The seller was really friendly and communication was flawless
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Richard on Oct 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe item matched the description but I was hoping it would have wide enough to match some 3/4" trims that I have. Since it was only about 1/2" wide, I will sew it on some under-tunics.
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Mark on Sep 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsvery beautifull belt, she was really helpfull with choosing the colors. would definitly recommend this shop
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Anja on Sep 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI got a wonderful, good made belt and I´m shure I will be happy with it for a long time. Thank you!
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Cine Dave on Jan 23, 2023
5 out of 5 starsVery nice weave. Looking forward to adding it to my tunic
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Robin on Jan 11, 2023
5 out of 5 starsawesome product - exactly as stated in the description - beautifully woven - nicely packaged. I will buy again from this merchant! thank-you!
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Wendy on Jan 9, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWonderful quality of work, and the colours are just right for the garment required thanks
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Becky on Dec 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely perfect. Amazing quality and looks exactly as pictured
Updates
About MAHTAVAhandicraft
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Me at Slavs and Viking Festival in Wolin
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Syv and Eydis in Wolin
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Silk trim
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Weaving the reconstruction of Skjoldehamn leg wraps
We combine ancient techniques with modern ideas to create beautiful items.
Mahtava Handicraft store offers mostly tablet woven trims and belts for reenactors of Early Middle Ages but you can also find handwoven cotton bracelets here.
I learnt to weave with tablets over 10 years ago. My interest in tablet weaving stems from experimental archeology and historical reenactment . While mastering the technique I realized that it can be used not only to reconstruct archaeological finds but also to create utterly modern, unusual items like bracelets or pant belts. That is how Mahtava brand appeared.
Tablet weaving is very time consuming technique. Each item in my shop is carefully handcrafted with good quality materials so that you could enjoy it for years!
"Mahtava" means "awesome, fantastic" in Finnish and that is what our handicraft is like! Just try it!
I believe wearing our belts and bracelets will make you feel "mahtava" every day :)
Shop members
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Ewelina (Eydis)
Owner, Designer, Weaver
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Syv
Weaver
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Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: within 24 hours of purchase