[EKStationers] Seeking gift items for Royal visitors to Birka

[Susan Kell]

  Forwarded, on behalf of Lady Mechthild.

  Warm wishes,
  Ygraine 

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  Greetings to the Crafters of the Realm!




  As the gathering at Birka approaches, news of this great trading event has traveled throughout the Known World. Thus, their Majesties will be hosting a number of Their esteemed Royal cousins. The King and Queen desire to display the talents and generosity of the East to Their honored guests with gifts drawn from every corner of our Kingdom.




  The overall theme of these baskets is Viking, both in honor of Birka, and our fair Queen Thyra. Their Majesties may also be having Mongolian guests, if your skills lie more in the Easterly direction. Some ideas for gifts follow, but you should by no means limit yourself to the items suggested (please also bear in mind that portability is a must as many guests are traveling quite a distance):




  Naalbinders/Knitters: socks, caps, hand warmers—think small and cozy




  Potters: cups, small bowls




  Scribes: scroll blanks, homemade inks, raw materials, brushes, ink trays; personalized illuminations or heroic stories are also fun possibilities!




  Woodworkers/bone workers: cups, drinking horns, pyrographies




  Metal smiths/pewter casters/jewelers: coins, pendants, enamel work




  Narrow workers: tablet weaving, card weaving, inkle, etc.




  Seamstresses/Tailors/Embroiderers: bags, pouches, embroidery kits, stuffed toys




  Cooks: sweet and savory treats in small packages; cheeses; hard sausages; pickles (please check with the Gift Coordinator first regarding known allergies/dislikes of their Majesties' guests)




  And these are not the only possibilities! If you have another brilliant idea or burning creative urge, speak up!  




  Should you be interested, or know someone in your barony or household who would like to show off their skills and bring renown to our kingdom, please feel free to contact me at mechthild.welandstochter at gmail dot com.




  Warm regards,




  Lady Mechthild Welandstochter

  Gift Coordinator
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