Shieldmaiden Tapestries

For all brave women!

victory or valhalla - shieldmaiden skull

This little shieldmaiden with a cheeky expression is still in training, but ready for anything! A great motif with a drawn comic shield maiden for little fighter girls who love Vikings and warriors.

Knotwork Skjaldmaer wielding an axe

Knotwork skjaldmaer wielding a spear

Two powerful symbols in one design: the wings of the Valkyries and Vegvisir, the rune compass. Vegvisir (Icelandic: Vegvísir) is a symbol of Nordic mythology for protection and leadership.

Design featuring a Viking Shieldmaiden. In the background is the Norse Vegvisir compass Wayfinder symbol. A Shield Maiden is the female warrior equivalent of the male Vikings. The most famous of them being Lagertha. According to the legend, Lagertha was a Norwegian Viking shieldmaiden who married the famous Norse chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok. Vegvisir translates into “That Which Shows the Way” in Icelandic. In the Huld Manuscript, it says this about the Vegvisir: “If this sign is carried, one will never lose one’s way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known.”

We are all shieldmaidens at heart! You'll recognize Lagertha's shield ;)

What you are and what you can be is your wyrd - your fate. Trust in your fate. It will not lead you astray. If destiny decrees that you will be a warrior, so you shall be.

Be Proud!

translation: shieldmaiden

The brave and fierce shieldmaiden Lagertha

Shieldmaiden design by Hot Viking Cruises

Showing a shieldmaiden's warrior spirit

"A light fell about her, and her hair shone in the sunrise."

Inspired by floral tattoo art, and the Athelas herb that was used to heal Eowyn in the houses of healing.

shieldmaiden #8

viking shieldmaiden norse futhark runes red

This design features a shieldmaiden holding two drinking horns filled with mead, with the saying "Shieldmaidens run on mead". A great motif for the next medieval market. If you are a real woman and love the sweet honey wine, then this design suits you.

shieldmaiden skull

The "Shieldmaiden" design is the perfect way to unleash your inner warrior and show off your strength and courage. This design features a powerful and fierce shieldmaiden, ready for battle with her shield and sword.

viking shieldmaiden norse futhark runes black distressed

The word shieldmaiden, also spelled shield-maiden, is used in Nordic folklore to describe a female warrior.

The portrait of a drawn shieldmaiden shows a strong and courageously depicted warrior in a complete war outfit. She wears a helmet, armour, a sword and a shield. She stands on a cliff and looks courageously into the distance. Her expression is determined and ready for battle. Her body language illustrates her strength and determination. The drawing is detailed and realistic, the colours are strong and the lines are neatly drawn. Overall, the portrait conveys an impressive portrayal of a shieldmaiden ready for any challenge.

viking shieldmaiden norse futhark runes

New design for the Nordic Collection! This one is inspired by Lagertha from the show “Vikings” on History Channel. It’s got her symbol and a pretty clear message about the viking female warriors.

esign featuring a Viking Shieldmaiden. In the background is the Norse Vegvisir compass Wayfinder symbol. A Shield Maiden is the female warrior equivalent of the male Vikings. The most famous of them being Lagertha. According to the legend, Lagertha was a Norwegian Viking shieldmaiden who married the famous Norse chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok. Vegvisir translates into “That Which Shows the Way” in Icelandic. In the Huld Manuscript, it says this about the Vegvisir: “If this sign is carried, one will never lose one’s way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known.”

viking shieldmaiden norse futhark runes black

Looking out from the shore...

Viking silhouette design

victory or valhalla - shieldmaiden black skull

A quote and image form the new Netflix show Barbarian

Uhtred of Bebbanburgh leads the way into battle

The perfect tshirt for the woman in your life. Shieldmaiden in training!

Freya (Old Norse Freyja, "Lady"), in Scandinavian Viking mythology, was the Norse goddess of love, beauty, fertility, war, gold and magic. She rules in Folkvang, the afterlife realm for brave Viking warriors. Freya rides a chariot pulled by two cats.

This fierce nordic warrior design says "I wasn't born I was forged" and is all about how the warriors in Norse Mythology were not only wise warfare strategists but also formidable Scandinavian warriors! Grab this awesome viking mythology gift for any viking obsessed person in your life who is amazingly strong and would fit in perfectly with the norse warriors fighting all the way to Valhalla! The perfect Christmas present for anyone who loves history!