[Bonetools] Braiding disc

[Lena Strid]

Hi David,

This has been discussed several times in the re-enactor scene, and so far no-one has been able to find any actual evidence of it, medieval or otherwise. It has been suggested that the discs come from Japanese kumihino braiding, but apparently, if so, they are a modern item (see comments in the link below).

Here's a good summary from a very authentically-minded and knowledgeable woman: 
http://ragnvaeig.livejournal.com/494432.html

/Lena


----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Constantine" <dkconstantine at btinternet.com>
To: "WBRG" <bonetools at listserv.niif.hu>
Sent: Wednesday, 3 October, 2012 11:01:48 AM
Subject: [Bonetools] Braiding disc

Hello,

Attached is a photo of a replica braiding disc I was asked to make in
horn for an Early Medieval re-enactor. I have been trying to find a
provenance for it, but cannot seem to find any solid evidence. The
closest I have come across is a rumour that a similar disc exists in the
museum at the Slagelse Trelleborg fort, but I am having no luck in
contacting them about it.

Has anyone on the list come across anything similar to this item in a
European Early medieval context? I have seen replicas made from bone,
antler and horn but actual evidence of their existence seems elusive.

Thanks,

David Constantine
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