Portrait of Gloria Rose Armstrong, Kryal Castle
Kryal Castle, tapestry, tapestries, weaving, medieval craft, medieval, craft, castle, castles, jousting, knights, knight, medieval scene, Gloria Rose Armstrong, Australia, Ballarat, Melbourne, VIC, Victoria, Keith Ryall, tourism, tourist, attraction, leisure, recreation, re-creation, entertainment, functions, medieval style, medieval dress, fashion
An image of a portrait of Gloria Rose Armstrong who designed and executed the hand embroidered 'Kyral Tapestry', which is displayed at Kryal Castle, a tourist attraction located 8km from Ballarat in Victoria. The tapestry depicts Kryal Castle and various aspects of medieval life. Reportedly the largest of its type in the Southern hemisphere, the Kryal tapestry took 3600 hours to complete and is thought to contain 19 million stitches.
Jeffrey, N.
2010
Image used with the permission of N. Jeffrey
Digital Photograph; JPEG
The Happy Viking: Leatherwork and craft of the Viking and Medieval Age
Braid, Celtic, craft, Elizabeth (Hlif), The Happy Viking, The Happy Viking: Leatherwork and craft of the Viking and Medieval Age, jewellery, leatherwork, Maleny, pottery, Qld, Queensland, re-enactment, store, Sweden, Valsgärde, Viking, weaving, website.
<p>The Happy Viking: Leatherwork and craft of the Viking and Medieval Age is an online store which opened in 2012. It is owned by Elizabeth (Hlif), a re-enactor from Maleny, Queensland. The hand-made Australian products include leatherwork, pottery, jewellery, weaving, braiding, and cards. All of the products feature medieval-inspired motifs, including Viking ring-knot motifs,Celtic spirals and crosses, and images derived from medieval artefacts, such as the eighth-century helmet from Valsgärde, Sweden. The range includes both medieval – braids, knife sheaf, pouches – and modern – laptop and mobile phone cases – products.</p>
<p>The page also includes information on re-enactment and and Viking-related facts and stories.</p>
<p>The store is available at http://thehappyviking.com.au/</p>
Elizabeth (Hlif)
2012
Elizabeth (Hlif), The Happy Viking
Website
Features of the Kryal Tapestry
Kryal Castle, tapestry, tapestries, weaving, medieval craft, medieval, craft, castle, castles, jousting, knights, knight, medieval scene, Gloria Rose Armstrong, Australia, Ballarat, Melbourne, VIC, Victoria, Keith Ryall, tourism, tourist, attraction, leisure, recreation, re-creation, entertainment, functions
Two images showing some of the details of the hand embroidered 'Kyral Tapestry', which is displayed at Kryal Castle, a tourist attraction located 8km from Ballarat in Victoria. The tapestry was designed and executed by Gloria Rose Armstrong, and depicts Kryal Castle and various aspects of medieval life. Reportedly the largest of its type in the Southern hemisphere, the Kryal tapestry took 3600 hours to complete and is thought to contain 19 million stitches.
Jeffrey, N.
2007
N. Jeffrey
2 x Digital Photographs; JPEGs
Kryal Tapestry
Kryal Castle, tapestry, tapestries, weaving, medieval craft, medieval, craft, castle, castles, jousting, knights, knight, medieval scene, Gloria Rose Armstrong, Australia, Ballarat, Melbourne, VIC, Victoria, Keith Ryall, tourism, tourist, attraction, leisure, recreation, re-creation, entertainment, functions
An image depicting the hand embroidered 'Kyral Tapestry', which is displayed at Kryal Castle, a tourist attraction located 8km from Ballarat in Victoria. The tapestry was designed and executed by Gloria Rose Armstrong, and depicts Kryal Castle and various aspects of medieval life. Reportedly the largest of its type in the Southern hemisphere, the Kryal tapestry took 3600 hours to complete and is thought to contain 19 million stitches.
Jeffrey, N.
2007
N. Jeffrey
Digital Photograph; JPEG
'Close Combat'
Armidale, armor, armour, battle, beading, blacksmithing, blacksmith, brewing, chain mail, chainmail, combat, helmet, kettle hats, medieval crafts, medieval fair, NEMAS, New England Medieval Arts Society, New South Wales, Norman style helmet, NSW, pottery, re-enactment, reenactment, shield, spinning, sword, tanning, war, warfare, weaving, woodworking
This is one of several ‘battle’ images from the NEMAS Easter Gathering in Armidale, NSW, in 2008. A number of medieval re-creation enthusiasts are engaged in close combat. They are armed with swords and what look to be mostly kite shields, and wear an assortment of different early medieval helmet styles. These include Norman style helmets with nasal bars and kettle hats.
The Gathering is a biannual assembly of re-enactment societies from Australasia traditionally hosted by the New England Medieval Arts Society Inc (or NEMAS). At these gatherings, members aim to recreate medieval arts and craft such as woodworking, blacksmithing, tanning, spinning and weaving, as well as arms and armour construction. The photo gallery depicts scenes of daily life: market stalls, people sitting around campfires, even a King and his attendants, as well as recreated battles.
Unknown photographer at event
2008
© NEMAS 2011
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AEMA Conference practical sessions
AEMA, Australian Early Medieval Association, chain-mail, conference, demonstration, heraldry, re-construction, weaving
The conferences of the Australian Early Medieval Association feature practical sessions, in which delegates are often able to try some hands-on aspects of life in the early medieval period. The sessions have featured instruction in heraldry, making chain-mail, and weaving.
McLeod, Shane
18 December 2011
The Australian Early Medieval Association
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