Viking Drop Spindle Kit

Spin like your ancestors with our Viking Drop Spindle Kit, designed for historical accuracy and traditional craftsmanship. This complete set is ideal for Viking and Saxon re-enactors, experimental archaeologists, or anyone wanting to explore ancient textile techniques.

Kit Contains

• Approx. 100g of heritage breed wool roving (approx. 50g each of natural white Swaledale & natural Grey Jacob)
• A hand sewn linen pouch with hand-stitched worsted wool embroidery and linen tape drawstring
• A top or bottom whorl drop spindle
• An easy to follow instruction booklet

Natural Wool from Heritage British Breeds

Each kit includes natural British wool from heritage breeds—Swaledale and Jacob sheep. These un-dyed, raw fibres are perfect for authentic hand spinning and create a rustic, textured yarn true to both Viking and early Anglo-Saxon periods.

Top and Bottom Whorl Drop Spindles

Our top-whorl drop spindles feature hand-turned beech shafts and whorls, offering smooth spin and balance. Prefer bottom whorl? Those come with a solid beech whorl and are equally well-crafted for steady, beginner-friendly spinning.

Handmade Linen Pouch with Embroidered Detail

The kit is stored in a handmade linen pouch. This sturdy, naturally dyed bag is hand-embroidered using worsted wool threads in period-inspired designs. It closes securely with a woven linen tape, keeping your tools and fibre safe and tidy whether at camp or on the move.

Because all materials are natural and traditionally processed, this kit fits seamlessly into both Viking and Saxon living history displays. The wool is ideal for demonstrating authentic spinning techniques, and the tools reflect archaeological finds in both design and material.

A Portable, Practical, and Historical Spinning Kit

Moreover, this kit is lightweight and portable—perfect for reenactment events, educational workshops, or quiet evenings by the fire. It makes a thoughtful, useful gift for spinners, re-enactors, or anyone starting their journey into historical fibre arts.

Whether you portray a Norse settler or an early English spinner, this Viking Drop Spindle Kit gives you the tools to do it right. Reconnect with a timeless craft and bring the past to life—one spindle turn at a time.

Order now and spin your own piece of Viking or Saxon history.