Collection: Handmade Viking Items

A Guide to Handmade Viking Items

The Norse made almost everything by hand, from silver arm rings to carved drinking horns, and that craft is exactly what makes a handmade Viking item feel authentic today. This collection gathers Norse-inspired jewelry, accessories and home pieces in one place, each carrying a symbol with its own story. Below is everything you need to choose the right one.

Types of handmade Viking item

• Jewelry. Rings, necklaces, bracelets, arm rings and earrings in the Norse style. Browse our full Viking jewelry range.
• Drinking horns and tableware. Horns, mugs and cups for feasting and display, often trimmed in metal or leather.
• Home and altar pieces. Statues, carvings and decor featuring the gods, runes and Norse beasts.
• Everyday accessories. Keyrings, belt fittings and small gifts that carry a Norse symbol without shouting about it.

Materials and craft

925 sterling silver and bronze are used for detailed jewelry and fittings, with silver polishing bright and bronze developing a warm patina. Stainless steel is the most hard-wearing and will not tarnish. Genuine leather, wood and horn appear in bracelets, horns and home pieces. Because these items are handmade, small natural variations in grain, patina and finish are part of their character rather than faults.

Norse symbols and their meanings

Most pieces carry a meaning. The Valknut is tied to Odin and the honoured dead; the Vegvisir is the Norse wayfinder; Mjolnir, Thor's hammer, stands for protection and strength; the Helm of Awe for courage; and wolves, ravens and the world-serpent each carry their own saga. For the background behind these symbols, read our guide to Norse mythology symbols and their meanings.

How to choose and care

Start with the person and the symbol, then the material: silver and bronze for detail, steel for toughness, leather and wood for a rugged, natural feel. Handmade jewelry makes a safe gift, especially adjustable rings. To care for your items, keep metal dry and polish silver and bronze with a soft cloth, treat leather with a little conditioner, and keep wood and horn away from prolonged damp. For weapons and armour-style pieces, see our Viking armory.

Handmade Viking Items - FAQ

What are handmade Viking items?

They are Norse-style products made largely by hand - jewelry, drinking horns, home and altar decor and accessories - decorated with symbols from Norse mythology such as the Valknut, Vegvisir, Mjolnir and runes. Handmade means small natural variations are normal and part of the character.

What materials are used?

Common materials are 925 sterling silver and bronze for jewelry and fittings, stainless steel for durable pieces, and genuine leather, wood and horn for bracelets, horns and home items.

What do the Norse symbols mean?

Popular motifs include the Valknut (linked to Odin and fallen warriors), the Vegvisir or wayfinder, Mjolnir (Thor's hammer - protection and strength), the Helm of Awe (courage), and wolves, ravens and serpents from the sagas.

Are handmade Viking items good gifts?

Yes. A handmade Norse piece makes a meaningful gift, and options like adjustable rings or a drinking horn suit a wide range of people without needing an exact size.

Why do handmade pieces vary slightly?

Because they are made by hand, small differences in grain, patina, finish and shape are natural. These variations are a sign of genuine craft rather than a fault.

How do I care for leather and horn items?

Keep leather dry and treat it occasionally with a little conditioner, and keep wood and horn out of prolonged damp. Rinse drinking horns by hand and dry them fully rather than soaking them.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes, VikingsBrand ships worldwide. Delivery times and options are shown at checkout based on your location.