Viking clothing was very different to the clothes that are worn today. Neither the Vikings nor the Anglo-Saxons had clothes with pockets. In the Viking era if you wanted to carry valuables around with you then you would need a pouch which you could attach onto your belt. Usually these pouches would be made from leather and could be plain or highly decorated depending on your wealth.
How to Make a Viking Pouch!
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