Basic Hedeby Quiver

Material: Cowhide leather, 3mm thick.

Features: Waxed finish, hand-stitched with linen thread.

• Length: 60 cm
• Diameter: 15–16 cm
• Capacity: Approximately 28–30 arrows.
• Weight: About 600 g.

Strap: Adjustable shoulder strap.

The simplest construction method: an inverted seam with an edge binding, free of decoration.

Soaked, molded on a wooden block, and thoroughly waxed to maintain its shape over time. This straightforward yet durable design is ideal for storing arrows in the Early Medieval period.

The quiver was likely worn in various ways: suspended on short straps at the belt or carried with a single shoulder strap.

The Hedeby quiver is an archaeologically verified model from the Early Medieval era. While this version might be slightly simplified, it is reliable and will serve you well for many years.