Collection: Viking Accessories

A Guide to Viking Accessories

Accessories are the small, everyday details that carry Norse style beyond jewelry and clothing. From beads braided into a beard to a drinking horn raised at a feast, these pieces let you bring a touch of the Viking world into daily life in a practical, hard-wearing way. Below is everything you need to choose the right ones.

Types of Viking accessory

• Beard & hair beads. Small rune and knotwork beads that slide onto a braided beard or hair, a nod to genuine Norse grooming.
• Drinking horns. Horns and horn-style cups for mead, ale or display, often with a stand or belt holder.
• Keychains. Mjolnir, axe and rune keyrings for an everyday Norse touch.
• Phone cases & everyday carry. Norse-printed cases and small practical pieces for daily use.

Materials to expect

Materials vary by item. Beard beads and keychains are often metal such as stainless steel, bronze or alloy; drinking horns are typically natural horn with a treated interior; and phone cases use durable moulded materials. Because these are practical pieces, they are made to stand up to daily handling. Exact materials are listed on each product page.

Symbols & their meanings

Accessories carry the same Norse symbols found across the sagas, Mjolnir for protection and strength, the Vegvisir wayfinder, the Valknut, and wolves, ravens and runes. To read the background behind them, see our guide to Norse mythology symbols and their meanings.

Using a drinking horn

A genuine drinking horn should be rinsed with warm water and dried thoroughly after use, and it is best not to leave liquid standing in it for long. Avoid very hot drinks and dishwashers, which can damage the natural horn. Cared for this way, a horn stays in good condition and makes a striking centrepiece for a toast or the shelf.

How to choose

For a subtle everyday touch, a rune keychain or beard bead is an easy pick. For a feast or a gift with impact, a drinking horn is a memorable choice. Match the symbol to the person and how they will use it. You may also like our Viking jewelry for wearable Norse pieces.

Viking Accessories, FAQ

What counts as a Viking accessory?

Viking accessories are Norse-themed everyday pieces beyond jewelry and clothing, such as beard beads, keychains, drinking horns and phone cases. They add a touch of Viking style to daily life in a practical way.

How do beard beads work?

Beard beads are small beads, often with a rune or knotwork design, that slide onto a braided section of beard or hair and hold it in place. They are a modern nod to genuine Norse grooming.

What are Viking accessories made of?

Materials vary by item. Beads and keychains are often metal such as stainless steel, bronze or alloy, drinking horns are usually natural horn with a treated interior, and phone cases use durable moulded materials. Exact materials are on each product page.

Are your drinking horns real horn?

Many drinking horns are made from natural horn, which means each one has a unique shape and colour. The product page states the material and whether the horn is intended for drinking or display.

How do I clean a drinking horn?

Rinse it with warm water and dry it thoroughly after use, and do not leave liquid standing in it. Avoid very hot drinks and dishwashers, which can damage the natural horn.

Do Viking accessories make good gifts?

Yes. Small pieces like a rune keychain or beard bead are easy, affordable gifts, while a drinking horn makes a memorable statement gift for any Norse fan.

What do the symbols on accessories mean?

They carry the same meanings as across Norse myth, such as Mjolnir for protection and strength, the Vegvisir wayfinder, the Valknut, and wolves, ravens and runes. You can match the symbol to the person.