G/Day Folks, last week I was thinking about what Gear I was going to take down to the Gold Coast Renaissance Fair on the 2nd and 3rd of May when I realised I did not have a vaguely period Quiver.
I was going to make a absolute copy of this type of Quiver which was used by some of the Eurasian Steppe Nomads but I did not have enough Leather to cut the stabilizing Straps and Belt Loops this type Quiver uses Traditionally so I made it with a Shoulder Strap. I Stitched a Gusset into the Base and Mouth of the Quiver which creates a tight spot in the centre of the Quiver which holds the Arrows snugly.
This is a Chrome Tanned Embossed Leather, not recommended - Crikey it was hard on my Round Knife and a new Stanley Knife Blade hardly touched it. I do need to Sand the Edges smooth but it's presentable enough until I get some more time.
The Weeping Heart Decoration on the Quiver and Armguard I used is not a Period Pattern or even from the Steppe Region but it was the neatest looking Decoration I could think up with the small amount of Fake Snake Skin I had on hand. Its not a love Heart "OK" Its a "Weeping Heart" which represents a Linden Leaf. The Linden tree is a source of magical power in Germanic/Scandinavian folklore. They where commonly used on Hunting Bags, Tomahawk and Pennsylvania/Kentucky Long Rifles of the 18th and early 19th Centuries and came to be regarded as a good luck Symbol. Again not Rennaissance Period but it looks right at Home on the Quiver.
regards Jacko
Asiatic Inspired Quiver and Armguard
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Asiatic Inspired Quiver and Armguard
Last edited by perry on Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:27 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Well done Jacko! Excellent workmanship as usual. The weeping heart design is a new one on me. It's tradition is interesting.
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Nice work Perry.
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Always good to see your work posted Perry, cheers Wayno
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